This is the kind of book I buy for my children, but secretly it will be for myself, because I adore beautiful books. The illustrations are alluring, so much so that they often overshadow the actual written story.
This is a lyrical version of a well-known Japanese folk-tale. The moral of the story is one found in fairy and folk-tales all around the world. Greed destroys all and makes even the kindest person forget the things they once held dear. They say money can corrupt even the most upright citizen, and that everyone has a price.
One day Yasuhiro comes upon a crane caught in a trap. He comforts and frees the bird. Not long after a young girl called Hiroko appears on his doorstep and Yasuhiro gives her shelter. In return for the help Hiroko helps Yasuhiro's father by weaving silk behind closed doors every night. Soon he wants more than she is willing to give.
This is about friendship and random acts of kindness. A smile, a helping hand or perhaps just a moment of your time to help another living being. It's important that we don't lose our sense of humanity in the midst of all the indifference, violence and conflict.
The Crane Girl is nice way to teach our children and remind ourselves that we can and should help others without expecting anything in return.
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