In the sizzling heat of summer, eight-year-old Janetta Jackson discovers the captivating art of origami. From the skillful yet aging hands of Janetta’s neighbor, Mrs. Tsujimoto, leap green paper frogs, cranes, cats, big-clawed crabs, swallows with forked tails, and pink paper swans. Their friendship grows and for Janetta, the ancient art of origami becomes a doorway into a new world of imagination and responsibility. Recommended for readers ages 5 to 8, this book offers a delightful mix of story and practical art instruction.