Kenjiro Haitani (灰谷 健次郎, Haitani Kenjirō, October 31, 1934 – November 23, 2006) was a Japanese author of children's literature. [1]
He was the author of Usagi no me (" A Rabbit's Eyes") [2] and Taiyo no Ko (" Children of the Sun"), both best-sellers. [3]
Haitani died of esophageal cancer on 23 November 2006, aged 72. According to his wishes, no funeral services were held. [4]
Kenjiro Haitani (灰谷 健次郎, Haitani Kenjirō, October 31, 1934 – November 23, 2006) was a Japanese author of children's literature. [1]
He was the author of Usagi no me (" A Rabbit's Eyes") [2] and Taiyo no Ko (" Children of the Sun"), both best-sellers. [3]
Haitani died of esophageal cancer on 23 November 2006, aged 72. According to his wishes, no funeral services were held. [4]