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Little One, The

Kiyo Tanaka

Illustrator: Kiyo Tanaka

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2021

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

ISBN: 978-1-59270-358-6

Keywords: imaginary friend, Japan

A young girl spends an afternoon playing with a mysterious magical creature before she meets with her father. Appealing black-and-white copperplate etchings.