The story is about a girl named Sadako Sasaki, who was a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. She believed that if she folded 1000 paper cranes, she would be granted a wish. This book tells Sadako's story and teaches children about the importance of peace and hope.
There are also several other books with similar titles, like "One Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr. These books often tell the story of Sadako Sasaki or other stories inspired by the Japanese legend of the paper crane.