Description
About the Story
A story for American children about children in Japan who live in a village on an island in the south. Here a river ran through the center of town — and a huge tree stood on its bank. This tree was very important to animals, insects, and the people who lived near. It was a place to climb in and jump from. The river was a great place to swim and play. You can learn a lot by reading how children and adults entertained themselves during this time. At the end of the day the children went home for supper. The tree stood patiently, even when no one was around, just waiting for the children to return.
Publishing Info
The Village Tree by Taro Yashima. From the First Printing by the Macmillan Company with 1967 copyright. The Library of Congress number is 67-15534. This hardcover book measures 10-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ and has 32 pages.
Condition
See photo above. Former small college library book with the usual markings and some wear on the cover corners. The binding is strong and square. The pages are in very good condition. Doesn’t feel like this book was read more than a time or two. No personal names or markings noted. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, tightly sandwich it between pieces of cardboard, then wrap in brown paper to send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a one-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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