Step into a lush, quiet garden where the line between reality and a magical dream begins to blur. Young Jiro loves listening to his mother tell the ancient Japanese legend of the Grateful Crane, a story about a woodcutter who rescues a beautiful bird. One afternoon, while looking out the window into a neighbor's garden, Jiro spots a striking, life-like statue of a tall crane. As he explores the peaceful garden and eventually drifts off to sleep, the beloved legend suddenly comes alive around him. Jiro finds himself swept into a mesmerizing world where the crane from his mother's story seems completely real. This enchanting and beautifully illustrated book takes you on a journey through the power of imagination. It is a magical tale about how our favorite stories can shape the way we see the world and transport us to incredible places.