First published in 1983, this poignant story of loss and remembrance, the author presents a stunningly illustrated adaptation of the Japanese legend of the Crane Wife by three-time Caldecott Honor-recipient Molly Bang and is set in 19th century New England.
After a shipbuilder rescues an injured goose, a mysterious woman arrives offering to work as a sail maker. She weaves sails of unparalleled quality and the two soon fall in love. But when a rich man orders a set of special sails, their happiness is threatened by an astonishing secret.
