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Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

by Yoshisuke Kurosaki, Florence Sakade   |  Ages 0-7
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Enchanting folklore, cultural gems for young minds.

If you're looking to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese culture with your little ones, this collection is a treasure trove. It's more than just a bedtime storybook; it elicits a sense of wonder and teaches valuable life lessons through captivating folklore that has been passed down through generations. Each story is a window into Japan's soul, making it a journey both educational and magical for children and adults alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
New

Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

by Yoshisuke Kurosaki, Florence Sakade   |  Ages 0-7
Regular price $12.90
Unit price
per
ISBN: 9784805312605
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2014-02-04
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Picture Books
Related Topics: Animals, Fantasy, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 493 readers)

Description

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture. For 60 years, generations of English-speaking children around the world have been enchanted by Japanese Children's Favorite Stories—and for good reason. With such titles as "The Toothpick Warriors" and "The Rabbit Who Crossed the Sea", these 20 stories offer age-old lessons in kindness and goodness that are still riveting to children and parents alike. This 60th Anniversary Tuttle edition is proof that good stories never wear out. In this treasure trove of much-beloved Japanese children's stories, you'll meet charming characters drawn from folklore and passed down for generations. These tales about playful goblins with long noses, walking statues, and a delightful hero who just happens to be one inch tall speak of the virtues of honesty, humility, and hard work. What better way for a parent to teach than through stories that thrill their children! Author Florence Sakade, a pioneer of English-language publishing in Japan, has compiled so many enchanting stories, readers will have a difficult time deciding which is their favorite. The sparking illustrations by Yoshisuke Kurosaki are a visual treat that readers of all ages will enjoy! His original and stylized watercolors bring to life the fascinating tales of fairy cranes, eel catchers, and singing turtles, among many others. These Japanese stories shine on every page and are sure to captivate your family as
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Enchanting folklore, cultural gems for young minds.

If you're looking to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese culture with your little ones, this collection is a treasure trove. It's more than just a bedtime storybook; it elicits a sense of wonder and teaches valuable life lessons through captivating folklore that has been passed down through generations. Each story is a window into Japan's soul, making it a journey both educational and magical for children and adults alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.