Simple Origami Airplanes: Fold 'Em & Fly 'Em! by Adrew Dewar

Japanese Celebrations -Cherry Blossoms, Lanterns and Stars! by Betty Reynolds

Beautifully illustrated and full of fascinating cultural background, Japanese Celebrations provides vivid pictures of some of Japan's most festive events while explaining the decorations, foods, gifts, dress, and activities associated with each.  This book introduces some of Japanese unique traditions like The Doll Festival (hinamatsuri), Golden Week, and The Bean-Throwing Ceremony (Setsubun) !

Japanese Children's favorite Stories, Third Edition by Florence Sakabe, Illustrated by Yoshisuke Kurosaki

The collection of 20 best-loved Japanese children's stories like Peach Boy (momotarou)  and The Tongue-Cut Sparrow (shitakiri suzume).  With a new foreword, each story has been lovingly revised and reset, and all the sparkling illustrations appear in color for the very first time. This classic book has had 51 reprints and sold over 175,000 copies since it was first released in 1953!