The Funny Little Woman

In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling--and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches.

"The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It's all done with a commendable amount of taste, imagination, and style."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"A beautifully convincing tale."--The New York Times Book Review

"Using elements of traditional Japanese art, the illustrator has made marvelously imaginative pictures."--The Horn Book

"Lent's pictures are a lively blend of finely detailed, delicate drawings and rip-roaring good humor."--The Boston Globe

"A good read-aloud with lots of suspense."--Learning

Awards:
ALA Notable Children's Book
Child Study Association Book of the Year
The Horn Book Fanfare

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 02/14/1993
ISBN: 9780140547535
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 8.93h x 9.35w x 0.13d
Award: Caldecott Medal - Winner
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 7568 / Funny Little Woman
Reading Level: 3.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5