{"product_id":"chidori-a-story-of-one-thousand-birds-9781772783162","title":"Chidori: A Story of One Thousand Birds","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Sato's signature mixed-media artwork has a three-dimensional feel, well suited for young readers; it deftly evokes the power of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami on the town, as well as the people's quiet sadness and recovery. A moving introduction to a tragic event.\"--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHana is at school when the devastating tsunami sweeps over Japan. But when the dark wave finally returns to the ocean, it has taken more than Hana could have ever imagined.\u003c\/b\u003eHana's school sits on the side of a hill with a view of the ocean. One day, while in class, a tsunami drags the ocean across her village. Hana watches in horror as the dark water crashes into trees and tosses cars and boats around. When she is finally reunited with her family, she learns that the wave has taken more than she could have ever imagined. To cope with her grief, Hana begins to paint \u003ci\u003echidori\u003c\/i\u003e (a thousand birds).\u003cb\u003eMiki Sato\u003c\/b\u003e's collage art, which combines paper, textiles, and watercolor, creates a three-dimensional world that is rich in emotion, detail, and texture.\u003cb\u003eJennifer Maruno\u003c\/b\u003e writes with compassion and heart, bringing life to this story inspired by true events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Maruno\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pajama Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 11.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781772783162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2025 pg. 51\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaruno, Jennifer:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJennifer Maruno\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of eight novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as several picture books. Her picture book, \u003ci\u003eWhile You Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e, received a starred review from Kirkus and was selected for the 2023 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo University and Master of Education from Brock University. While a teacher, Jennifer believed that every lesson should begin with a story--even mathematics. Now retired from education, Jennifer currently enjoys writing, traveling, and mentoring other writers full time. Jennifer lives in Burlington, Ontario.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSato, Miki:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMiki Sato\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese-Canadian illustrator who uses a variety of different textures and materials to create three-dimensional images. Originally from Ottawa, she moved to Toronto to complete her degree in illustration from the Ontario College of Art and Design. Her picture books include \u003ci\u003eSnow Days, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was a finalist for the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, \u003ci\u003eSunny Days\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a 2021 CBC Books Best Book, \u003ci\u003eWindy Days\u003c\/i\u003e, which won a Northern Lights Book Award, and \u003ci\u003eRainy Days\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jennifer Maruno \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47283784745117,"sku":"9781772783162","price":37.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_56855b7e-98d3-40ab-aac0-1f744c603846.jpg?v=1759973074","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/chidori-a-story-of-one-thousand-birds-9781772783162","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}