《JAPANESE TRADITIONS》: A delightful look at Japanese culture and family life, Japanese Traditions is an intricately illustrated romp through the childhood reminiscences of author/illustrator Setsu Broderick. Told via a series of short text blocks and lighthearted illustrations based on cats, Japanese Traditions displays seasonal festivals and activities such as O-Bon, O-hanami (cherry blossom viewing) and preparing for the New Year.

《JAPANESE TRADITIONS》: Japanese Traditions is a fun, light-hearted look at Japanese culture and family life, based on the childhood memories of author/illustrator Setsu Broderick. Setsu grew up in a small country village in Western Japan. Her story is told via a series of delightful, humorous illustrations that move through the year, showing seasonal festivals and traditional activities such as O-Bon, O-hanami (cherry blossom viewing), and preparing for the New Year.

As you delight in the charming illustrations, Setsu shares her childhood memories of many Japanese customs, such as gathering around the kotatsu to stay warm, throwing soybeans to keep away ogres, and hanging handmade teru-teru-bozu dolls out the window to stop the rain. You'll also learn about many traditional Japanese games, toys, foods and celebrations. All in all, Japanese Traditions provides a magical feast for children of all ages.