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

(Hardback)

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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

Reviews

"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readersThis collection is greater than the sum of its partsThe text [is] simple, clear, and accessible to beginning readers and storytellers alike." --School Library Journal
"With these two books, Tuttle has been the leader in preserving the foundation of Japanese heritage and folklore for Western children of all ages." --Sunny Seki, author and illustrator of Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll
"Stories are a primary means for transmitting cultural values, information, philosophies, and worldviews. This beautiful and engaging Anniversary edition strengthens the cultural bridge between Japan and the English-speaking world for current and future generations." --Willamarie Moore, author of All About Japan

Author Bio

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.