Have you heard of the true story of Sadako and the thousand paper cranes?
There is a Japanese legend that says that if you fold a thousand paper cranes your wish will be granted. This is a Sadako’s story about the power of one person to create change. If you would like to read the book, ask your local library to help you find a copy: Sadako and the thousand paper cranes by Eleanor Coerr Click here to see how to fold a paper crane Have a look at these websites for some easy to follow origami folding: Craft & hobbies: origami Origami kindercrafts Paperfolding diagrams You can make millions of different origami creations. Visit these websites for a gallery of origami insects: Origami gallery and Gallery of origami designs Here are some books you may like to read that are set in Japan. Your library will have others too! Hannah’s winter by Kierin Meehan (Novel) In the monkey forest by Kierin Meehan (Novel) The white crane by Junko Morimoto (Picture book) Two bullies by Junko and Isao Morimoto (Picture book) Other activities you can do at home are: collage, modell
