The Funny Little Woman

In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling&#151;and must outwit the wicked three-eyed <i>oni</i> when she lands in their clutches.<br> &#160;<br> &#147;The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It&#146;s all done with a commendable amount of taste imagination and style.&#148;&#151;<i>School Library Journal</i> (starred review)<br> &#160;<br> &#147;A beautifully convincing tale.&#148;&#151;<i>The New York Times Book Review</i><br> &#160;<br> &#147;Using elements of traditional Japanese art the illustrator has made marvelously imaginative pictures.&#148;&#151;<i>The Horn Book</i><br> &#160;<br> &#147;Lent&#146;s pictures are a lively blend of finely detailed delicate drawings and rip-roaring good humor.&#148;&#151;<i>The Boston Globe</i><br> &#160;<br> &#147;A good read-aloud with lots of suspense.&#148;&#151;<i>Learning</i><br> &#160;<br> Awards:<br> ALA Notable Children&#146;s Book<br> Child Study Association Book of the Year<br> <i>The Horn Book</i> Fanfare