1. Video -- SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES
(Call 1 800 827-0949 for pricing) (show photo, eliminate link on original
site) Based on the classic book by Eleanor Coerr, this award-winning half
hour video is suitable for ages 8 to adult and is available for a free
30 day trial. The video received rave reviews (highlight word reviews
as a link to section on reviews of this video; embed in the reviews some
of the drawings from the Sadako video that are on the zip disk) from BOOKLIST,
School Library Journal and The Video Librarian, and Five Stars from the
Video Rating Guide. Parents' Choice Magazine gave the video it's Gold
Award. (Dale: Include photo of video cover here) The Sadako Video is also
available in a French (link).
2. Video -- HOW TO FOLD A PAPER CRANE
(Call 1 800 827-0949 for pricing) (show photo, eliminate link on original
site) This real-time instructional video is a companion to the SADAKO
video and it works! At the end of 30 minutes you and your students will
have transformed a square piece of paper into a graceful crane in 26 clearly
presented steps. The "instructor" is a whimsical pair of gloved
hands guided by a lively off-screen narrator. Each step of the process
is clearly numbered on the video screen for quick reference to written
diagrams and instructions included with the program. Designed for classroom
and individual use. If you have ever tried to teach people how to fold
a paper crane, you will welcome the help of this video! HOW TO FOLD A
PAPER CRANE has received high praise from reviewers. (highlight word "praise"
as a link to section on reviews of this video; embed in the reviews some
of the drawings from the Sadako video that are on the zip disk) It is
Highly Recommended by the Video Librarian Magazine, and Wilson Library
Bulletin describes it as "Excellent ... as clear as can be."
Age 8 to Adult. Free 30 day trial.
3. Book -- SADAKO Picture Book
After we produced the SADAKO video, the editors at Putnam Publishing selected
some of the drawings to produce a beautiful picture book. It is available
in hardback for $17.95 or paperback for $6.95.
4. CD and Audio Cassette -- The SADAKO Soundtrack
While you or your students are folding cranes, you can listen to Liv Ullmann
tell the story or just enjoy George Winston playing the music from the
video on his guitar. The CD is $15.95. Audio cassette is $11.95
5. SADAKO Greeting Cards
11.95/dozen (show photo, eliminate link on original site) The image on
this greeting card was designed by Artist/Sculptor Ruth Asawa. There is
a synopsis of the story of Sadako on the back of each card. Great for
sending out at Christmas or anytime you want to send a message of peace.
Dimensions are 4" x 7.5"
6. SADAKO Poster
$10.95 This is the same image as the greeting card. Dimensions are 18"
x 36". It is a elegant addition to any room.
7. Book -- CHILDREN OF THE PAPER CRANE: A HISTORY
$14.95 (show photo, eliminate link on original site) By Masamoto Nasu.
This beautifully written book fills in the facts by providing details
of Sadako's struggle as well as the story of her friends who built the
now famous Children's Monument in Hiroshima's Peace Park. Masamoto Nasu,
the author, is one of Japan's foremost children's mystery writers. He
grew up in Hiroshima around the same time as Sadako and his connection
to the story as well as his skill as a writer and researcher add many
new insights to the history of Sadako, Japan and the war. 221 pages, paperback.
8. Book -- MATH IN MOTION: ORIGAMI IN THE CLASSROOM
$26.95 Barbara Pearl is a gifted and innovative teacher, and her book
can be used across the curriculum. 110 pages, spiral bound. For information
on the author, Barbara Pearl, visit the Math in Motion web site listed
on our page of links. (Show photo of cover, if we have it)
9. Pamphlet -- How to Fold a Paper Crane Pamphlets (pack of ten)
$9.95 (show photo, eliminate link on original site) This pamphlet includes
diagrams and detailed written instructions that are easy to follow. It
comes with origami paper, the address for sending cranes to Hiroshima,
and lore about real cranes. Share this ingenious art form with others.
show cover; link to Educational benefits of Origami; Link to crane folding
instructions on the site
10. Buttons -- Pack of 35 crane buttons
$4.95 These heart-shaped plastic buttons (white with a red crane in the
center). serve as a token to share with others, especially students. (show
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11. Pins -- Cloisonné Crane Pin
$5.95 2 for $9.95 These elegant pins are oval with a white origami crane
in the center. They come in five background colors: red, yellow, purple,
blue, or green. Be sure to specify color when ordering. (show photo, eliminate
link on original site)
12. Origami Paper (1,000 sheets)
$9.95 This paper is approximately 4" by 4" and comes in one
color only -- a rich deep purple. (Underside is white.) It's a bargain
at a penny a sheet. (show photo, eliminate link on original site)
13. Crane Mobile
$26.95 This mobile is made up of five 3-dimensional cranes that are silk-screened
on museum board and carefully balanced on stainless steel rods. It includes
an information sheet about the habitat of real cranes. A graceful addition
to any corner. (show photo, eliminate link on original site)
15. Sadako Sampler
$3.00 Includes (1) origami paper (2) crane-folding instructions, (3) Sadako
greeting card w/envelope (4) color postcard of the statue of Sadako in
Hiroshima (5) heart shaped crane button. No charge for shipping.
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