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Funny Little Woman

Written By: Arlene Mosel
Illustrated By: Blair Lent
Price: $5.99
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
While chasing a dumpling, a little lady is captured by wicked creatures from whom she escapes with the means of becoming the richest woman in Japan.
Product Details
Publisher: Penguin
Date Published: February 1993
Format: paperback
Ages: 5 - 8 years
Reviews:
In this 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.
Awards:
Winner, 1973 Caldecott Medal