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Tree of Cranes follows a young boy in Japan as he celebrates his first Christmas. His mother shares stories from her American childhood, allowing two cultures to merge during a holiday filled with family, giving, goodwill, and hope for peace. Allen Say’s bright watercolors and heartfelt prose bring the seasonal spirit to life.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Allen Say
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