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  • Bibliography:
    6 Books
  • First Book:
    November 1955
  • Latest Book:
    June 1999
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Book List in Order: 6 titles



  • "Winner of a Caldecott Honor

    A shy Japanese boy having difficulty adjusting to school is misjudged by his classmates. Chibi has been an outcast since that frightening first day of school when he hid under the schoolhouse. Afraid of the t...



  • Momo can't wait to use the red boots and umbrella she received on her birthday.  All she needs now is a rainy day!  Soft illustrations portray a thoughtful story about patience and growing independence....









  • "A shy mountain boy in Japan leaves his home at dawn and returns at sunset to go to the village school. Pictures and text of moving and harmonious simplicity".--Saturday Review. Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations....




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Taro Yashima has published 6 books.

Taro Yashima does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Nino Cuervo, was published in June 1999.

The first book by Taro Yashima, Crow Boy, was published in November 1955.

No. Taro Yashima does not write books in series.