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1	Grandfather's Journey more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) Inspired by memories of his grandfather, author/illustrator Allen Say presents the true story of his family's ties to two very different countries. Beginning with his grandfather's first journey from Japan to the United States, Say describes how his grandfather adapted to life in America while still remembering and missing his native country. ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.10! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Bicycle Man more books like this by Allen Say During a school sports day in occupied Japan, two American soldiers perform amazing tricks on a borrowed bicycle. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Tree of Cranes more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) A young Japanese boy watches his mother folding up origami paper into delicate silver cranes. Later he catches her digging up a small pine tree from the yard, and she tells him about her childhood in America and about a joyous time of year complete with brightly decorated trees--a time of goodwill and giving called Christmas. Full color throughout. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.05! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	River Dream more books like this by Allen Say In this book, a little boy takes a fantasy trip up the river by his house to fly-fish with his uncle. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1988. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Emma's Rug more books like this by Allen Say Young Emma is a gifted artist. Her parents and teachers praise her artwork, and she wins awards and fame. Could Emma's favorite possession--a small, shaggy rug--be the source of her artistic vision and talent? Illustrated with watercolor paintings. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	El Chino more books like this by Allen Say The true story of Billy Wong, the first ever Chinese-American bull fighter. While vacationing in Europe, Arizona-born Billy saw a bullfight, and from that time his future was determined. Overcoming many obstacles, and sharing his father's faith in the American Dream, Billy eventually achieves his goal. Illustrated with watercolor paintings. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £2.11! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Tea with Milk more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) After growing up near San Francisco, a young Japanese woman returns with her parents to their native Japan, but she feels foreign and out of place. see all copies from £7.13! new only from £11.23! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Lost Lake more books like this by Allen Say Luke is spending the summer visiting his father in New York City. Unfortunately, his father works all the time and Luke is mostly left by himself. One Saturday morning, Luke's father surprises him with the announcement that they are going camping at Lost Lake--Luke's father's favorite childhood vacation spot. Will this weekend journey help father ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.52! \| first editions
9	Home of the Brave more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) In dreamlike sequences, a man symbolically confronts the trauma of his family's incarceration in the Japanese internment camps during World War II. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.32! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Under the Cherry Blossom Tree: An Old Japanese Tale more books like this by Allen Say This picture-book version of a Japanese folk tale takes place on a sunny spring day, when the inhabitants of a small Japanese village are all enjoying the beauty of the newly blossomed cherry trees. But the village's rich, miserly landlord--ruminating on how silly it is for anyone to be happy--becomes so caught up in his dark thoughts that he ... see all copies from £5.43! new only from £5.43! \| first editions
11 view cover	Ink-Keeper's Apprentice more books like this by A Say This autobiographical novel is based on the author's boyhood in Tokyo just after World War II. Kiyoi is excited to be working as the apprentice of the famous cartoonist Noro Shinpei. While working with this artist, Kiyoi learns not only about the creative process but also about maturity and self-reliance. Allen Say is the popular author and ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.52! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Kamishibai Man more books like this by Allen Say The art of kamishibai, "paper drama," begins when a man rides a bicycle around town, calling children with wooden clappers to hear a story told with the help of a mini-stage, and with the promise of delicious homemade candies for sale. When an old man longs to share stories again as a kamishibai man, he finds that though the city is quite ... see all copies from £8.27! new only from £10.07! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Stranger in the Mirror more books like this by Allen Say One morning 8-year-old Martin looks in the mirror and sees a stranger. Overnight, he has changed. His parents take him to one doctor after another, only to be told there is nothing wrong with their son. But Martin has grown old in the space of one day; his world will never be the same again. see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
14 view cover	Allison more books like this by Allen Say When Allison, an Asian-American preschooler, dresses in her beautiful red kimono, she notices that she looks nothing like her Caucasian parents. When she asks them why, they explain to her that she is adopted. Confused and angry, Allison lashes out at her parents. But when her family adopts a stray cat, Allison comes to understand that her parents ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.64! \| first editions
15 view cover	Music for Alice more books like this by Allen Say This chronicle describes the true travails of a Japanese-American woman who was uprooted by the US government during World War II. She and her husband opted to work as farm laborers rather than living in an internment camp. They struggled with land that refused at first to grow crops, but eventually owned America's largest gladiola bulb farm. ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.27! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	The Sign Painter more books like this by Allen Say (Illustrator) An assignment to paint a large billboard in the desert changes the life of an aspiring artist. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £11.23! \| signed copies \| first editions
17	Once Under the Cherry Blossom Tree: An Old Japanese Tale more books like this by Allen Say A cherry tree growing from the top of the wicked landlord's head is the beginning of his misfortunes and a better life for the poor villagers. see all copies from £8.29! first editions
18	The Feast of Lanterns more books like this by Allen Say Two young brothers living in a fishing village on a small Japanese island steal their uncle's boat to visit the mainland for the first time. see all copies from £5.46! first editions
19	Dr. Smith's Safari more books like this by Allen Say During a hunting trip in the jungle, a man is befriended by animals whose fears convince him to give up guns forever. see all copies from £8.19! first editions
20 view cover	Siesta-de-Tres-A nos more books like this by Dianne Snyder, Allen Say (Illustrator) In this story, Lazy Taro gets what he wants, but so does his hard-working mother. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46!
21	Te Con Leche more books like this by Allen Say see all copies from £10.31! new only from £10.31!
22	The Inn-Keeper's Apprentice more books like this by Allen Say This autobiographical novel is based on the author's boyhood in Tokyo just after World War II. Kiyoi is excited to be working as the apprentice of the famous cartoonist Noro Shinpei. While working with this artist, Kiyoi learns not only about the creative process but also about maturity and self-reliance. Allen Say is the popular author and ... see all copies from £9.21! first editions
23	A canticle to the waterbirds more books like this by William Everson, Allen Say see all copies from £103.02! signed copies \| first editions
24	Le Garáon Qui Aimait Trop La Sieste by Dianne; Say Snyder, Allen see all copies from £30.98! new only from £30.98!
25	Le Visage De Grand-Përe by Allen Say see all copies from £30.98! new only from £30.98!

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