The Japanese Twins - Perkins, Lucy Fitch
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From the Author's Introduction... Away, away, ever so far away, near the western shores of the Ocean of Peace, lie the Happy Islands, the Paradise of Children. Some people call this ocean the "Pacific" and they call the Happy Islands "Japan," but the meaning is just the same. Those are only their grown-up names, that you find them by on the map, in the geography. They are truly Happy Islands, for the sun shines there so brightly that all the people go about with pleasant, smiling faces, and the children play out of doors the whole year through without ever quarreling. And they are never, never…mehr

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From the Author's Introduction... Away, away, ever so far away, near the western shores of the Ocean of Peace, lie the Happy Islands, the Paradise of Children. Some people call this ocean the "Pacific" and they call the Happy Islands "Japan," but the meaning is just the same. Those are only their grown-up names, that you find them by on the map, in the geography. They are truly Happy Islands, for the sun shines there so brightly that all the people go about with pleasant, smiling faces, and the children play out of doors the whole year through without ever quarreling. And they are never, never spanked! Of course, the reason for that is that they are so good they never, never need it! Or maybe their fathers and mothers do not believe in spanking. I have even been told--though I don't know whether to think it's true or not--that Japanese parents believe more in sugar-plums than in punishments to make children good! Anyway, the children there are very good indeed. In a little town near a large city on one of the Happy Islands, there is a garden. In the garden stands a house, and in that House there live Taro, who is a boy, and Take (Pronounce Tah'-kay), who is a girl. They are twins. They are Japanese Twins and they are just five years old, both of them.
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Lucy Fitch Perkins was an American author and illustrator best known for her children's books, particularly the Twins series, which includes The Dutch Twins and its sequels. Born on July 12, 1865, in Maples, Indiana, she pursued her artistic training at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Perkins' works focused on cultural exploration and often featured young characters from various parts of the world, emphasizing their experiences and traditions. Her storytelling was enriched by her illustrations, which captured the essence of each setting. Perkins' most notable works were aimed at teaching children about different countries and cultures through the lens of relatable, often adventurous characters. She married Dwight H. Perkins in 1891, and together, they had a family. Lucy Fitch Perkins passed away at the age of 71 on March 18, 1937, in Pasadena, California. Her legacy continues through her books, which remain cherished in children's literature for their depiction of cultural diversity and adventurous spirit.