{"product_id":"9784805310892","title":"Japanese Traditions: Rice Cakes, Cherry Blossoms and Matsuri: A Year of Seasonal Japanese Festivities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with colorful illustrations and fun facts about Japanese culture, celebrations, language and history, this multicultural children's books will delight children and parents alike!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful look at Japanese culture and family life, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e is an intricately illustrated romp through the childhood reminiscences of author\/illustrator Setsu Broderick. Told via a series of short text blocks and lighthearted illustrations based on cats, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e displays seasonal festivals and activities such as \u003ci\u003eO-Bon\u003c\/i\u003e (Festival of the Souls), \u003ci\u003eO-hanami\u003c\/i\u003e (cherry blossom viewing) and preparing for the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile enjoying the charming illustrations of a family of Japanese cats, the author shares her warm childhood memories of many Japanese customs, such as gathering around the \u003ci\u003ekotatsu\u003c\/i\u003e (heated table) to stay warm, throwing soybeans to keep away ogres and hanging handmade \u003ci\u003eteru-teru-bozu\u003c\/i\u003e (fine-weather) dolls out the window to stop the rain. There are also many traditional Japanese foods, toys, games and celebrations taught through the illustrations. All in all, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e provides a magical feast for children of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48729396412656,"sku":"9784805310892","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9784805310892_p0.jpg?v=1768854349","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9784805310892","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}