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1	Grandfather's Journey more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) add to wishlist Inspired by memories of his grandfather, author/illustrator Allen Say presents the true story of his family's ties to two very different countries. Beginning with his grandfather's first journey from Japan to the United States, Say describes how his grandfather adapted to life in America while still remembering and missing his native country. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Emma's Rug more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist Young Emma is a gifted artist. Her parents and teachers praise her artwork, and she wins awards and fame. Could Emma's favorite possession--a small, shaggy rug--be the source of her artistic vision and talent? Illustrated with watercolor paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Tea with Milk more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist This story, based on the author's mother's experiences while growing up, tells the story of May (known as Masako), a young Japanese-American girl growing up in San Francisco, who loves the city she lives in. Her family honors the tradition and culture of their Japanese heritage, even though they live in the United States. May finds herself in a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.55! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Lost Lake more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist Luke is spending the summer visiting his father in New York City. Unfortunately, his father works all the time and Luke is mostly left by himself. One Saturday morning, Luke's father surprises him with the announcement that they are going camping at Lost Lake--Luke's father's favorite childhood vacation spot. Will this weekend journey help father ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.11! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Kamishibai Man more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist The art of kamishibai, "paper drama," begins when a man rides a bicycle around town, calling children with wooden clappers to hear a story told with the help of a mini-stage, and with the promise of delicious homemade candies for sale. When an old man longs to share stories again as a kamishibai man, he finds that though the city is quite ... see all copies from $4.15! new only from $10.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Erika-San more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist The Caldecott Medal-winning author of "Grandfather's Journey" creates a beautiful story about an American girl who seeks adventure in Japan and discovers more than she could have imagined. Full color. see all copies from $3.45! new only from $5.86! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Tree of Cranes more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this story, a young Japanese boy's mother folds origami cranes in preparation for his very first Christmas. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	River Dream more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist In this book, a little boy takes a fantasy trip up the river by his house to fly-fish with his uncle. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1988. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Under the Cherry Blossom Tree: An Old Japanese Tale more books like this by A Say add to wishlist This picture-book version of a Japanese folk tale takes place on a sunny spring day, when the inhabitants of a small Japanese village are all enjoying the beauty of the newly blossomed cherry trees. But the village's rich, miserly landlord--ruminating on how silly it is for anyone to be happy--becomes so caught up in his dark thoughts that he ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Home of the Brave more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) add to wishlist In dreamlike sequences, a man symbolically confronts the trauma of his family's incarceration in the Japanese internment camps during World War II. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Ink-Keeper's Apprentice more books like this by A Say add to wishlist This autobiographical novel is based on the author's boyhood in Tokyo just after World War II. Kiyoi is excited to be working as the apprentice of the famous cartoonist Noro Shinpei. While working with this artist, Kiyoi learns not only about the creative process but also about maturity and self-reliance. Allen Say is the popular author and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Stranger in the Mirror more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist One morning 8-year-old Martin looks in the mirror and sees a stranger. Overnight, he has changed. His parents take him to one doctor after another, only to be told there is nothing wrong with their son. But Martin has grown old in the space of one day; his world will never be the same again. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.31! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Bicycle Man more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist During a school sports day in occupied Japan, two American soldiers perform amazing tricks on a borrowed bicycle. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.31! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Sign Painter more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) add to wishlist An assignment to paint a large billboard in the desert changes the life of an aspiring artist. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15	Bathtub Voyages: Tales of Adventure by Ezra Jack; Cherr Keats, Pat; Say, Allen; Brown, Laurie Krasny; Brown, Marc; Gibbons, Gail; Gedatus, Gus; Ciardi, John;... add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.38!
16	Ask Me Again Tomorrow-Growing and Changing (Celebrate Reading! , Book F) by Allen Say add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
17	Once Under the Cherry Blossom Tree: An Old Japanese Tale more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist A cherry tree growing from the top of the wicked landlord's head is the beginning of his misfortunes and a better life for the poor villagers. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
18	Dr. Smith's Safari more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist During a hunting trip in the jungle, a man is befriended by animals whose fears convince him to give up guns forever. see all copies from $4.83! first editions
19	The Feast of Lanterns more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist Two young brothers living in a fishing village on a small Japanese island steal their uncle's boat to visit the mainland for the first time. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
20 view cover	El Chino more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist The true story of Billy Wong, the first ever Chinese-American bull fighter. While vacationing in Europe, Arizona-born Billy saw a bullfight, and from that time his future was determined. Overcoming many obstacles, and sharing his father's faith in the American Dream, Billy eventually achieves his goal. Illustrated with watercolor paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21	Te Con Leche by Allen Say add to wishlist see all copies from $11.73! new only from $11.73! \| SVS
22 view cover	Allison more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist When Allison, an Asian-American preschooler, dresses in her beautiful red kimono, she notices that she looks nothing like her Caucasian parents. When she asks them why, they explain to her that she is adopted. Confused and angry, Allison lashes out at her parents. But when her family adopts a stray cat, Allison comes to understand that her parents ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.14! \| first editions \| SVS
23	The Inn-Keeper's Apprentice more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist This autobiographical novel is based on the author's boyhood in Tokyo just after World War II. Kiyoi is excited to be working as the apprentice of the famous cartoonist Noro Shinpei. While working with this artist, Kiyoi learns not only about the creative process but also about maturity and self-reliance. Allen Say is the popular author and ... see all copies from $7.50! signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Siesta-de-Tres-A~nos more books like this by Dianne Snyder, Allen Say (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this story, Lazy Taro gets what he wants, but so does his hard-working mother. see all copies from $6.16! new only from $6.16! \| SVS
25 view cover	Music for Alice more books like this by Allen Say add to wishlist This chronicle describes the true travails of a Japanese-American woman who was uprooted by the US government during World War II. She and her husband opted to work as farm laborers rather than living in an internment camp. They struggled with land that refused at first to grow crops, but eventually owned America's largest gladiola bulb farm. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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