{"product_id":"japanese-traditions-rice-cakes-cherry-blossoms-and-matsuri-a-year-of-seasonal-japanese-festivities-9784805310892","title":"Japanese Traditions: Rice Cakes, Cherry Blossoms and Matsuri: A Year of Seasonal Japanese Festivities","description":"\u003cb\u003ePacked with colorful illustrations and fun facts about Japanese culture, celebrations, language and history, this multicultural children's books will delight children and parents alike \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA wonderful look at Japanese culture and family life, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e is an intricately illustrated romp through the childhood reminiscences of author\/illustrator Setsu Broderick. Told via a series of short text blocks and lighthearted illustrations based on cats, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e displays seasonal festivals and activities such as \u003ci\u003eO-Bon\u003c\/i\u003e (Festival of the Souls), \u003ci\u003eO-hanami\u003c\/i\u003e (cherry blossom viewing) and preparing for the New Year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile enjoying the charming illustrations of a family of Japanese cats, the author shares her warm childhood memories of many Japanese customs, such as gathering around the \u003ci\u003ekotatsu\u003c\/i\u003e (heated table) to stay warm, throwing soybeans to keep away ogres and hanging handmade \u003ci\u003eteru-teru-bozu\u003c\/i\u003e (fine-weather) dolls out the window to stop the rain. There are also many traditional Japanese foods, toys, games and celebrations taught through the illustrations. All in all, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e provides a magical feast for children of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetsu Broderick\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in a small country village in Western Japan in the 1950s and attended art college in Japan. She has worked as a designer and illustrator in Los Angeles for over 20 years, and has previously illustrated six books, including \u003ci\u003eCat Blessings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCats Rule!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDog Blessings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDogs Rule!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of All Things Cat\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWillamarie Moore\u003c\/b\u003e is the Head of School Programs and Resources at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She previously worked as the Manager of East Asian Programs at the Boston Children's Museum, where she was the lead content developer for the award-winning exhibition \u003ci\u003eFive Friends From Japan: Children in Japan Today\u003c\/i\u003e. Her other book, \u003ci\u003eAll About Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, is available from Tuttle as well.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614243819794,"sku":"9784805310892","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3c77e115-2016-4802-aad6-d11fc9d03025.jpg?v=1732435673","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-traditions-rice-cakes-cherry-blossoms-and-matsuri-a-year-of-seasonal-japanese-festivities-9784805310892","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}