Books like Crow Boy by Tarō Yashima
A story of a small, shy boy who becomes isolated by his differences from other children in a Japanese village school. Despite his shyness, he seeks acceptance and finds a way to connect with the world.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tarō Yashima
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