The Little Match Girl: A Living Story Book (#13 in Series)

Tokyo, Japan: Zokeisha / Crown Publishers, 1967. Board Book. Very Good/No Jacket - Pictorial Cover. Izawa, T.; Hijikata, S. Minor ink scribble on one page and back cover, minor wear to corners. 1967 Board Book. [16 pp.] Part of a series of classic stories for children, illustrated with dolls and puppets in a stop-motion style. The story, about a dying child's dreams and hope, was first published in 1845. It has been adapted to various media, including animated, live-action, and VR films as well as television musicals and opera.