| Author |
Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard, 1860-1936 |
| Illustrator |
Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 |
| LoC No. |
01018462
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| Title |
Our Little Japanese Cousin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Our Little Japanese Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book written in the early 20th century. It belongs to the "Little Cousin" series, which introduces young readers to different cultures through the eyes of children from various national backgrounds. The book specifically explores the life of a young girl named Lotus Blossom, offering insights into Japanese customs, traditions, and daily life. The story revolves around Lotus Blossom, a cheerful and polite nine-year-old girl living in Japan. Through her experiences and interactions with her family and friends, the book depicts various aspects of Japanese culture, such as unique clothing, customs, and the significance of politeness in everyday life. Readers are treated to descriptions of her home, her education, traditional celebrations, and playful adventures with her brother Toyo. The narrative emphasizes the joy of childhood, the importance of family bonds, and respectful behavior within Japanese society, presenting an engaging glimpse into a world that is both different and relatable to young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children -- Japan -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Japan -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43833 |
| Release Date |
Sep 28, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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