Books like Dawn by Molly Bang
In this adaptation of "The Crane Wife," a shipbuilder marries a mysterious woman who makes him promise never to look at her while she weaves. The two face challenges in their shipbuilding life and the story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of communication.
First publish date: June 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Molly Bang
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