Folk Tales from Japan

Name: Folk Tales from Japan
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SKU: 9784805314722
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Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children

By Florence Sakade

Summary

Folk Tales from Japan brings to life enchanting stories such as singing turtles, flying farmers, a weeping dragon, and magical rice bags. These beloved tales, including The Magic Mortar, How to Fool a Cat, The Rolling Mochi Cakes, and The Dragon's Tears, weave lessons of kindness, sharing, and inclusivity into captivating narratives suitable for readers aged 5 and up.
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Format: Hardback

$44⁰⁰

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Folk Tales from Japan

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Ideal for children aged 5 and above, as well as families and educators seeking to introduce Japanese folklore and cultural lessons through engaging, accessible stories.

Age range 5 + From singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, readers of all ages will find engaging characters and moments of magic in these beloved Japanese folk tales.

Tuttle Publishing

Description

Age range 5+

From singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, readers of all ages will find engaging characters and moments of magic in these beloved Japanese folk tales.

Stories include:

The Magic Mortar - a tale that explains why the sea is salty
How to Fool a Cat - a funny story about a clever woodworker
The Rolling Mochi Cakes - good food, a beautiful song and a lesson on the benefits of sharing with others
The Dragon's Tears - a sweet tale about first impressions, kindness, and inclusivity

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its simplicity and accessibility, this collection is celebrated by School Library Journal for enchanting and enlightening young readers. Noted authors commend it as a vital preservation of Japanese heritage and folklore, bridging cultures with engaging stories that carry deep cultural values.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805314722

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: 16 stories; over 85 color illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Yoshio Hayashi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Florence Sakade

About the Author

Florence Sakade (1917-1999) is widely recognized as a pioneer of English language publishing in Japan. She was an experienced editor and the author/compiler of such favorites as A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, Origami: Japanese Paper Folding, and Japanese Children's Favorite Stories. Her distinguished career spanned four decades, and she worked until her death in 1999 at the age of 82. One of the most popular children's book illustrators of his time, Yoshio Hayashi (1905-2010) was among the artists who founded the Japan Children's Painting Association in 1961. He served as director of the Artist Copyright Federation of Japan and the Japan Art Association.

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