Status
Available
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Genres
Publication
HMH Books for Young Readers (1997), 32 pages
Description
A cherry tree growing from the top of the wicked landlord's head is the beginning of his misfortunes and a better life for the poor villagers.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Jrstoner
This book was a good book and could be used to teach students about communities and especially about the Japanese culture. It is an interesting folktale and would keep kids entertained. The book does have the word brat in it so it may not be a good book in some situations.
LibraryThing member srfox
The Grumpy old man is mean to everyone around. He is a landlord and loves cherries. When he is eating cherries one day, he accidentally eats one cherry and its pit! He starts to grow a tree through his body and all the children and city people start to like him. He learns his lesson, and this is a
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very famous joke in the Chinese history! Show Less
LibraryThing member dukefan86
I enjoyed this humorous story about a grumpy landlord, and how the people of the town react to his various "conditions" (including having a cherry tree grow out of his head!).
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 7 inches
ISBN
0395845467 / 9780395845462
UPC
046442845465