Ralph Pray

A very brief, yet interesting book that describes the life of Princess Jingu. She is better known as the Grand Empress of Japan and is most beloved of her country. This book is very enjoyable and only takes about 45 minutes to read. There are some wonderful illustrations scattered throughout the book and the story is written so both adults and children can enjoy it. I found this book could easily be incorporated into a homeschooling environment; if one were doing a report on ancient Japan and possibly the female nobility. This is a great introduction to a woman who helped shaped a long established country.… (mais)