The Funny Little Woman

In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling-and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches.

"The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It's all done with a commendable amount of taste, imagination, and style."-School Library Journal (starred review)

"A beautifully convincing tale."-The New York Times Book Review

"Using elements of traditional Japanese art, the illustrator has made marvelously imaginative pictures."-The Horn Book

"Lent's pictures are a lively blend of finely detailed, delicate drawings and rip-roaring good humor."-The Boston Globe

"A good read-aloud with lots of suspense."-Learning

Awards:
ALA Notable Children's Book
Child Study Association Book of the Year
The Horn Book Fanfare