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Totto-Chan Asian Edition

by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi   |  Ages 9-12
RM103.55 MYR Now RM93.16 MYR Save 10%
Totto-Chan Asian Edition
Totto-Chan Asian Edition

Childhood innocence meets innovative wartime education.

If the stories of a uniquely joyful childhood during tough times intrigue you, "Totto-chan" is your next must-read. The blend of freedom and learning depicted in this Tokyo school offers a fascinating glimpse into how education can thrive amidst adversity. It's an inspiring tale that resonates with the joy of learning and living, something that would warm the heart of any reader looking for a blend of nostalgia and inspiration.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Totto-Chan Asian Edition

by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi   |  Ages 9-12
RM103.55 MYR Now RM93.16 MYR Save 10%
ISBN: 9784770025944
Authors: Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
Publisher: Tokyo: Kodansha International, Kodansha Company, Ltd.
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.39
(rated by 28866 readers)

Description

This engaging series of childhood recollections tells about an ideal school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. This unusual school had old railroad cars for classrooms, and it was run by an extraordinary man-its founder and headmaster, Sosaku Kobayashi-who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity. In real life, the Totto-chan of the book has become one of Japan's most popular television personalities-Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. She attributes her success in life to this wonderful school and its headmaster. The charm of this account has won the hearts of millions of people of all ages and made this book a runaway bestseller in Japan, with sales hitting the 4.5 million mark in its first year.
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Childhood innocence meets innovative wartime education.

If the stories of a uniquely joyful childhood during tough times intrigue you, "Totto-chan" is your next must-read. The blend of freedom and learning depicted in this Tokyo school offers a fascinating glimpse into how education can thrive amidst adversity. It's an inspiring tale that resonates with the joy of learning and living, something that would warm the heart of any reader looking for a blend of nostalgia and inspiration.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.