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Meilo So (illustrator) and
Judy Sierra
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Alfred a Knopf Inc
Publication date
May 1, 1999
Pages
40
Binding
Library
Book category
Juvenile Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780679993698
ISBN-10
067999369X
Dimensions
0.50 by 8.50 by 10.25 in.
Weight
0.75 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$18.99
Other format details
juvenile
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Urikohime, a girl born from a melon, battles the monstrous oni, who steal babies to eat their tasty belly buttons
Amazon.com description: Product Description: According to legend, Japanese villagers once lived in fear of great hulking ogres called Onis who considered babies' belly buttons the tastiest of all treats. When they raided a village it was the babies they stole. In a delightful retelling of the folktale, Judy Sierra has added a feminist twist in the person of a fearless young heroine, determined to stop them. Little Urikohme, or Melon Princess, was born inside a watermelon and has no bellybutton. She travels to the Onis' fortress island, and with the help of some animal friends, rescues the babies, leaving the Onis crying for mercy. A wonderful short tale to read aloud, children will gleefully join in the Onis' chant and cheer at the triumph of small over large. In cleverly inspired watercolors, Meilo So outfits the Melon Princess in a watermelon-designed kimono and her humorous depiction of the oversized bullies is sure to elicit giggles. An author's note discusses the origin of the tale and its place in Japanese folklore.
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Hardcover
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (April 1, 1999)
9780679893691 | details & prices | 40 pages | 8.50 × 10.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.70 lbs | List price $17.00
About: Urikohime, a girl born from a melon, battles the monstrous oni, who steal babies to eat their tasty belly buttons
About: Urikohime, a girl born from a melon, battles the monstrous oni, who steal babies to eat their tasty belly buttons
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The price comparison is for this edition
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (May 1, 1999)
9780679993698 | details & prices | 40 pages | 8.50 × 10.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels Preschool | 0.75 lbs | List price $18.99
About: Urikohime, a girl born from a melon, battles the monstrous oni, who steal babies to eat their tasty belly buttons
About: Urikohime, a girl born from a melon, battles the monstrous oni, who steal babies to eat their tasty belly buttons
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