# Japanese Traditions: Rice Cakes, Cherry Blossoms and Matsuri: A Year of Seasonal Japanese Festivities - Hardcover

by **Setsu Broderick** (Author), **Willamarie Moore** (Author), **Setsu Broderick** (Illustrator)

**Packed with colorful illustrations and fun facts about Japanese culture, celebrations, language and history, this multicultural children's books will delight children and parents alike**

A wonderful 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_ (Festival of the Souls), _O-hanami_ (cherry blossom viewing) and preparing for the New Year.

While enjoying the charming illustrations of a family of Japanese cats, the author shares her warm childhood memories of many Japanese customs, such as gathering around the _kotatsu_ (heated table) to stay warm, throwing soybeans to keep away ogres and hanging handmade _teru-teru-bozu_ (fine-weather) dolls out the window to stop the rain. There are also many traditional Japanese foods, toys, games and celebrations taught through the illustrations. All in all, _Japanese Traditions_ provides a magical feast for children of all ages.

### Author Biography

**Setsu Broderick** grew up in a small country village in Western Japan in the 1950s and attended art college in Japan. She has worked as a designer and illustrator in Los Angeles for over 20 years, and has previously illustrated six books, including _Cat Blessings_, _Cats Rule!_, _Dog Blessings_, _Dogs Rule!_ and _The Little Book of All Things Cat_.

**Willamarie Moore** is the Head of School Programs and Resources at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She previously worked as the Manager of East Asian Programs at the Boston Children's Museum, where she was the lead content developer for the award-winning exhibition _Five Friends From Japan: Children in Japan Today_. Her other book, _All About Japan_, is available from Tuttle as well.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.2 x 10.8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 10, 2010

## Details

- **Price:** 16.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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