The Paper Crane | Reading Rainbow Stories

Celebrate Japanese culture in this story about a mysterious man who enters a restaurant and pays for his dinner with a magical paper crane. LeVar Burton meets a chef who is an expert vegetable carver. The featured book, The Paper Crane, is read by actor Keye Luke. LeVar talks about origami, the art of folding paper. After watching, use the provided classroom guide, activities, and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.