Retold and Illustrated
by Allen Say
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY BOSTON
Walter Lorraine Books
Say, Allen.
[Once under the cherry blossom tree]
Under the cherry blossom tree / Allen Say.
p. cm.
Summary: A cherry tree growing from the top of the wicked
landlord's head is the beginning of his misfortunes and a better
life for the poor villagers.
RNF ISBN 0-395-84546-7 PA ISBN 0-618-55615-X
[1. Folklore—Japan.] I. Title.
PZ8.1.S27On 1997
398.2'0952
[E]—dc20 96-36278
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Copyright © 1974 by Allen Say
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Houghton Mifflin Company, 215 Park Avenue South,
New York, New York 10003.
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-55615-1
Printed in the United States of America
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