The Paper Crane
The Paper Crane
by Molly Bang
Ages 4–7
A poor restaurant owner shows kindness to a stranger who leaves behind a paper crane that, when clapped, comes to life and dances. A hauntingly beautiful story.
- Author
- Molly Bang
- Age
- Ages 4–7
- Type
- Kindness, Folk Art, Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- In India
- Available
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