The Funny Little Woman

A retelling of a Japanese folk tale about a giggling little woman who becomes a cook for the oni, the wicked gods of the underworld. At first the little woman doesn't mind cooking for the oni, but after some time she longs to return to her home. She tries to escape, but the oni do everything in their power to maker her stay with them. Pen-and-ink illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1973 Caldecott Medal. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.