A man, whose small restaurant began losing customers after a new highway was built, receives a strange visitor who rewards the man's kindness with a gift that changes his life.
Presents Molly Bang's story in which a restaurant owner receives an origami crane as a gift from a stranger and is astonished when the paper bird comes to life; and includes an origami demonstration and visits with artist Mitsry Yafufuchi, paper specialist Linda Forgach, Japanese drumming group Soh Daiko, and musician Yoko Gates, who discusses the koto, a stringed instrument.
Explains the principles of illustration composition, explaining how viewers see shapes and unconsciously interpret colors and movement; demonstrates these principles through sample pictures showing the process of illustrating "Little Red Riding Hood.".
"Sophie is discourgaged because she always struggles with math and puzzles--until her teacher shows her the hidden value of 'try' and 'yet'"--Provided by publisher.
