Kintaro's Adventure and Other Japanese Children's Favorite S ...

Florence Sakade

• 31 juli 2012
• 9781462908516

Samenvatting:

Welcome to a fantastic world populated by singing turtles, boys who wrestle wolves, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan.

Drawn from folklore passed down from generation to generation, the six enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold for today"s readers. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and important lessons, they"re sure to become story time favorites.

Included are some of Japan"s best-loved stories:

• The Rolling Rice Cakes
• How to Fool a Cat
• The Princess and the Herdboy
• Saburo the Eel Catcher
• Kintaro"s Adventures
• The Singing Turtle