The Five Japanese Sisters the Meeting of Sakura

<p><strong>The Five Japanese Sisters The Meeting of Sakura</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Written by Fiona Foyer and Yoshie Kachi</p><p>Illustrated by Fiona Foyer</p><p>Translated by Mari</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Five Japanese Sisters The Meeting of Sakura is written in both English and Japanese</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In a small serene village known for its lush green tea fields a kind-hearted woman named <strong>Haha</strong> becomes the proud mother of five daughters all born on a day of brilliant rainbows. These sisters-<strong>Aka Ao Midori Diadia and Kee</strong>-are blessed with unique gifts: ability to talk to trees hair that is long strong like a rope ability to make tea to soothe special glasses to find difficult things and the art of healing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>When their mother is taken by a dragon</strong> the sisters must work together using their talents and the guidance of a cherry blossom tree to embark on an adventure that leads them to the dragon's lair. Through courage and kindness they learn that the dragon only sought help for an injury. By showing compassion the sisters form a special bond with the dragon. Haha their mother gives the dragon the name <strong>Sakura</strong> who becomes part of their family.</p><p><br></p><p>This beautifully illustrated picture book rich with Japanese culture and themes of family adventure and teamwork is a touching tale that young readers will treasure. Perfect for libraries and bookstores <strong>The Five Japanese Sisters </strong>offers an enchanting story with meaningful lessons about caring for others understanding differences and the strength of working together. This is the first of a series about the adventures the five sisters following stories of dragons around the world.</p>