In K Is for Kabuki: A Japan Alphabet, young readers are invited to travel to faraway Japan and explore its rich history, traditions and role in today's world. Evocative artwork captures the spirit of each letter topic. "O is for Origami A paper frog, a paper tree, a paper sunflower just for me, a paper fox, a paper shrew, a paper tiger just for you." From the comic relief of Kyogen theater to the meditative powers of a Zen garden, K Is for Kabuki brings the past, present and pageantry of Japan to life. Gloria Whelan is the award-winning author of many children's books, including Homeless Bird, for which she received the National Book Award. She lives in Michigan. A librarian by profession, Jenny Nolan has worked for The New Yorker and Rolling Stone magazines and as a researcher for investigative reporters. She lives in Michigan. Oki S. Han's book Basho and the Fox was a New York Times bestseller. Her books Mr. Long Beard and My Hometown both won the Korea Children's Book Award. In 2005 Oki was selected as Illustrator of the Year at the Bologna Children's Book Fair for My Hometown. She lives in Korea. --Provided by publisher.