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Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window by Kuroyanagi, Tetsuko

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Condition
Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ...
Binding
Paperback
Product Group
Book
Weight
1 lbs
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9784770020673
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Kodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-10
4770020678
ISBN-13
9784770020673
eBay Product ID (ePID)
796373

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
208 Pages
Publication Name
Totto-Chan : the Little Girl at the Window
Language
English
Publication Year
1996
Subject
Personal Memoirs, General
Type
Textbook
Author
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
Subject Area
Education, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
4.4 in
Item Width
7.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
"[Totto-chan] is a quiet indictment of sterile education." -New York Times "Sensitively written, delicately illustrated, poetically translated,Totto-chanis, like a haiku, filled with aesthetic and philosophical depth." -Library Journal "[Totto-chan] has reminded millions of Japanese what children think education should be." -International Herald Tribune "Totto-chancan be expected to attract American educators, parents, and perhaps some children who appreciate the international view beyond their own first-floor window." -Christian Science Monitor, "[Totto-chan] is a quiet indictment of sterile education." -New York Times"Sensitively written, delicately illustrated, poetically translated, Totto-chan is, like a haiku, filled with aesthetic and philosophical depth." -Library Journal"[Totto-chan] has reminded millions of Japanese what children think education should be." -International Herald Tribune"Totto-chan can be expected to attract American educators, parents, and perhaps some children who appreciate the international view beyond their own first-floor window." -Christian Science Monitor, "[ Totto-chan ] is a quiet indictment of sterile education." -- New York Times "Sensitively written, delicately illustrated, poetically translated, Totto-chan is, like a haiku, filled with aesthetic and philosophical depth." -- Library Journal "[ Totto-chan ] has reminded millions of Japanese what children think education should be." -- International Herald Tribune " Totto-chan can be expected to attract American educators, parents, and perhaps some children who appreciate the international view beyond their own first-floor window." -- Christian Science Monitor
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
372.92
Synopsis
The story of the unconventional early education of a popular television personality, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. This engaging series of childgood recollections tells about an ideal school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. This unusaul school had old railroad cars for classrooms, and it was run by an extraordinary man--its founder and headmaster, Sosaku Kobayashi--who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity., This engaging series of childhood recollections tells about an ideal school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. This unusual school had old railroad cars for classrooms, and it was run by an extraordinary man-its founder and headmaster, Sosaku Kobayashi-who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity. In real life, the Totto-chan of the book has become one of Japan's most popular television personalities-Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. She attributes her success in life to this wonderful school and its headmaster. The charm of this account has won the hearts of millions of people of all ages and made this book a runaway bestseller in Japan, with sales hitting the 4.5 million mark in its first year., Japan's all-time bestseller about the unconventional early education of a popular television personality.
Illustrated by
Iwasaki, Chihiro

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  • by louisianaise
    Apr 20, 2016

    a wonderful story and a great experience

    I love this book! Very sweet story about how to treat children like human beings. The book was offered at a good price and I received it in a reasonable time as described.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: topseller2b

  • by checyfu_ynriusrlhk
    Dec 19, 2023

    Engaging true story

    True story of little girl in Japan who grew up to be famous. A nice peek into Japanese culture during the middle of the 20th century.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: mtwyouth

  • by dianaziye
    Sep 18, 2025

    the book is clean....

    the book is clean.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by GieGgUpbTue@Deleted
    Jan 13, 2019

    My favorite book

    Really beautiful story

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbookswest

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