About this title: Judy Sierra retells a traditional Japanese folk tale about a young girl named Uriko-hime (or "melon princess" because her parents found her inside of a watermelon!) who undertakes a very important journey. She's got to find the ogres who kidnapped all of the babies in town, because the ogres love to snack on babies' belly buttons! Armed with a ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Date Published: 1999-05-18
ISBN-13:9780679893691ISBN:0679893695
Description: Very Good. Large illustrated hardcover. Jacket stuck to cover in some areas. A retelling of one of Japan's most exciting folktales. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780679993698ISBN:067999369X
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Edition: First edition. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780679893691ISBN:0679893695
Description: So, Meilo. Good. No dust jacket. 8vo. Unpaginated. No DJ General wear to covers. Clean copy-no school or library markings. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 40 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dragonfly Books, New York
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780440417385ISBN:0440417384
Description: Meilo So. New. New soft cover picture book. Pages are clean, crisp and unmarked. The oni are on the hunt again for their favorite delicacy, but they've never had to face anyone like Uriko-hime before! read more
Description: Sierra, Judy., Alfred A. Knopf, nd, c1999, 1st Edition, illus. boards, illus. end papers, fine w/price clipped dj, unpaginated, color illus. by Meilo So., Sm 4to, 'Here come the terrible giants...' So, Meilo. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Date Published: 1999-04-01
ISBN-13:9780679893691ISBN:0679893695
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780679893691. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780679893691ISBN:0679893695
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, N. Y.
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780679893691ISBN:0679893695
Description: So, Meilo (illustrator) Fine in Fine jacket. Hardcover Fine first printing in glossy white laminated pictorial boards identical to the pictorial dust jacket with wonderful watercolor illustrations by Meilo So. Acclaimed children's story writer Judy Sierra crafts a lively retelling of this vivid Japanese folktale. Protected in a new, clear Brodart cover. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780679893691ISBN:0679893695
Description: Meilo So. Signed by Author Oversized hardcover. Near fine condition. Signed by author on title page. The giants favorite treats are baby belly buttons! But a fearless little girl, with the help of her dog, a pheasant, and a monkey, sets out to rescue them. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13:9780679993698ISBN:067999369X
Description: Fair. 067999369X This book is actually in very good condition and is nice and clean. However, this book belonged to a library and may include a catalog number, card slot and several library stickers, stamps and marks. Customer Satisfaction is our priority. We understand that Customers EXPECT communication, a delivery tracking number, fast shipping, secure & professional packing and an accurate description. read more
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Pictorial Boards
Publisher: Knopf, NY
Date Published: 1999
Description: Meilo So. Fine. Fine Dj. 4to. Oo, lookout for the baby-belly-button-stealing giants who have come to steal babies for their navels! Witty retelling of a Japanese folk tale by prolific children's book author and folklorist Sierra, in which a girl born of a melon outwits the giants to rescue a village's babes. Colorful illustrations in modern Japanese style by the award-winning So. OUT OF PRINT. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780679893691ISBN:0679893695
Description: So, Meilo. New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 40 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
"This regional variation on the classic Momotaro (Peach Boy) folktale is hands down my very favorite read-aloud book! The illustrations are lively, the text is polished, and children join in on the refrain with zest ("Belly buttons! Belly buttons! Tasty baby belly buttons!")."
"This is a retelling of Japan's famous folktale, Momotaro the Peach Boy. It's really fun to read to kids!
Since Uriko Hime was born in a watermelon, she has no bellybutton. When oni (think ogres with red and green faces and devil horns) come steal all the babies in order to eat their favorite delicacy, she is spared. It's up to her to rescue the babies!
Kids love it because it's got violence, cheekiness, horrible villains, crying babies and chanting. Perfect~!"
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