A re-telling of a Japanese folk tale, with paintings inspired by 19th-century Japanese prints. Hana and Tanjo long for a child. Buddha listens to their prayers - but the baby grows no bigger than a lotus blossom. French's previous books are Rise, Shine! and Anancy and Mr Dry-Bone.

 

There are 27 pages in this book. This book was published 1995 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Fiona French won the 1986 Kate Greenaway Medal for her astonishing art-deco illustrations in Snow White in New York.