The Two Bullies

The Two Bullies

Author	Junko Morimoto, Isao Morimoto (translator)
Illustrator	Junko Morimoto
Language	English
Genre	Children's picture book
Published	1997 (Random House (Australia))
Publication place	Australia
Media type	Print (hardback)
Pages	32 (unpaginated)
ISBN	9780517800614
OCLC	39800642

The Two Bullies is a 1997 children's picture book by Junko Morimoto. It is based on a Japanese folktale, Ni-Ou and Dokkoi and is about two bullies (strong men), one Japanese, the other Chinese who are going to fight one another but through some humorous events do not, much to their relief.

Reception

When reviewing The Two Bullies, Publishers Weekly wrote "Imbued with a Japanese sensibility, Morimoto's artwork is a model of balance, her spare, uncluttered backdrops and clean sweep of brushwork creating a strong visual presence in this subtly humorous picture book" and concluded "their (the bullies') story is not just entertaining but also a lively commentary on the true nature of bullies."[1] A child reviewer found it "an enjoyable book".[2]

In 2012 Reading Australia included The Two Bullies on its First 200 list.[3]

Awards

1998 winner Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards — Picture Book of the Year[4]

1997 winner New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards — Ethel Turner Prize[5]

References

1. "The Two Bullies". www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz LLC. 28 June 1999. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
2. Pastor, Diana. "Young Reviewer of the Year, 1998: Shortlisted reviews - The Two Bullies by Junko Morimoto (Random)". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
3. "Reading Australia – First 200: Fiction – children's books" (PDF). readingaustralia.com.au. Copyright Agency. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
4. "The two bullies, Junko Morimoto; translated from an original Japanese story by Isao Morimoto". link.pap.lib.tx.us. Port Arthur Public Library. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
5. "New South Wales Premier's Literary Award the Patricia Wrightson and Ethel Turner Award". www.latrobe.edu.au. La Trobe University, Bendigo. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

External links

• listing shows reviewed by the Horn Book
• library holdings of The Two Bullies