Book Description from the Front Cover FlapIn this radiant tale, a young boy in Japan celebrates his very first Christmas. Two cultures joyously combine for the day as the boy's mother shares a glimpse of her American childhood with her son.Allen Say's glowing watercolors and affecting words paint a story rich with the holiday spirit - a story of family, of giving, of goodwill, and the hope for peace. Background on Allen SayAllen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, and apprenticed himself at age twelve to a famous cartoonist. When he was sixteen, he came to California, where he continued his art studies. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon. |
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