There are many stories behind the different animals and things that take shape from paper folding.Ģ.) This story also teaches children that there are other ways of helping people instead of just giving money. The Paper Crane won the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award in 1987 Goose won the School of Library Journal Best Book of 1996 and another work, Common Ground: The.

The old man knows this which is way he pays for his meal in a way that will help to bring back his customers.ġ.) This could be a good introduction to the Japanese culture and the art of paper folding. Book Synopsis A beautifully illustrated retelling of an ancient Japanese folktale by Molly Bang. When the restaurant stops getting customers the owner is truly sad because he has no one to serve his food to. a paper crane that magically comes alive and dances. In the beginning of the story, the owner loves to cook food and he loves to serve the food he cooks. The Paper Crane (Reading Rainbow Book) Paperback Picture Book, Jby Molly Bang (Author, Illustrator) 69 ratings Part of: Reading Rainbow (44 books) See all formats and editions Hardcover 16.99 48 Used from 1.35 16 New from 11.60 5 Collectible from 10.00 Paperback 8.99 75 Used from 0.99 13 New from 3.99 2 Collectible from 4. A lot of stories have the theme of helping in other ways apart from money. The Paper Crane Molly Bang An old man pays for his meal with an origami crane. The magic paper crane helps to bring back the customers. He leaves behind a paper crane that will dance when the owner claps his hands.

One day, a on old man visits the restaurant but cannot pay for his meal so he pays in another way. 'The Paper Crane' by Molly Bang is a story about a restaurant on the side of the road that is forgotten when a new highway is built.

The paper crane by molly bang