Japanese and English Nursery Rhymes

“Acraman’s graphics combine a polished digital aesthetic with playfully anthropomorphic characters, including three stylized birds perched on a tree and endearing rabbits wearing “hachimaki” bandannas. Accessible verses and bright, welcoming pictures should have cross-cultural appeal while aiding in language learning.” – Publishers Weekly“They include authentically childlike celebrations of rabbits dancing, carp streamers “swimming happily in the air” and falling rain…” – Kirkus Reviews“…an enchanting window into a culture that cherishes its close relationship with nature…This collection holds appeal for anyone interested in the country and would be a wonderful addition to an international-themed storytime.” – School Library Journal

Danielle Wright first began collecting nursery rhymes from around the world for her young son in 2005. In 2008 she created the award-winning multilingual book My Village: Rhymes from Around the World. Danielle has taught English to children in Japan and currently runs an at-home writing, public relations and editing business. She lives in New Zealand with her husband, two children, and two cats.

Helen Acraman is a New Zealand artist living in Toronto, Canada. Her whimsical graphic works reflect a passion for environmental issues, natural living, and the childlike quality that lives in everyone.