About “Madogiwa no Totto-chan”
Totto-chan, the Little Girl at the Window is an autobiographical memoir written by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, a Japanese television personality and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Published in 1981, the book became an instant bestseller in Japan. It recounts Kuroyanagi's experiences during World War II at Tomoe Gakuen, a Tokyo elementary school founded by educator Sosaku Kobayashi. The story highlights the unconventional education she received there, focusing on the values and teaching methods that shaped her early life. The book offers a personal reflection on childhood, learning, and the impact of a unique educational environment. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1984
- Latest edition
- 1984 · ISBN 0870116959
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Totto-chan, the little girl at the window | 1984 | 0870116959 | Buy on Amazon |
| Totto-chan, the little girl at the window | 1982 | 0870115375 | Buy on Amazon |