Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;This delightfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk storiesand#8212;providing insight into a rich literary culture.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Drawn from Japanese 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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;bandgt;Included are some of Japan's best-loved stories:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;The Rolling Rice Cakesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;How to Fool a Catandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The Princess and the Herdboyandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Saburo the Eel Catcherandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Kintaro's Adventuresandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The Singing Turtleandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;
Review
"The books have a generous, easy-to-handle size and the text is produced in a large font. Charmingly decorated endpapers welcome readers. All of the artworkand#8212;consisting of numerous full-page pictures and smaller detail illustrationsand#8212;is in color. The delicate paintings blend traditional images with touches of gentle humor. Incorporating straightforward language and clear dialogue, the retellings are accessible to youngsters and read aloud smoothly." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;School Library Journalandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Review
The books have a generous, easy-to-handle size and the text is produced in a large font. Charmingly decorated endpapers welcome readers. All of the artwork—consisting of numerous full-page pictures and smaller detail illustrations—is in color. The delicate paintings blend traditional images with touches of gentle humor. Incorporating straightforward language and clear dialogue, the retellings are accessible to youngsters and read aloud smoothly.—School Library Journal
Synopsis
Singing turtles, a boy who wrestles wolves and a host of other beloved characters can be found in andlt;iandgt;Kintaro's Adventures and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Storiesandlt;/iandgt;. This lovely volume contains six stories, including "How to Fool a Cat," "The Princess and the Herdboy" and "Kintaro's Adventures."
Synopsis
This delightfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories providing insight into a rich literary culture. 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 Japanese 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
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Synopsis
Experience the wonder and excitement that Japan's classic tales bring to story time or bedtime with this multicultural children's book. This Japanese children's book welcomes readers 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 Japanese 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 future favorites.
Included in this multicultural children's book 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
- The Singing Turtle
- Kintaro's Adventures
These traditional tales, although entertaining, provide kids with an excellent introduction to Japan and its culture, and
Kintaro's Adventures And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories is the answer to anyone searching for traditional Japanese books for children to add to their home library.
Synopsis
Features six stories, including singing turtles, a boy who wrestles wolves and a host of other beloved characters
Synopsis
Singing turtles, a boy who wrestles wolves and a host of other beloved characters can be found in Kintaro's Adventures and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories. This lovely volume contains six stories, including "How to Fool a Cat," "The Princess and the Herdboy" and "Kintaro's Adventures."
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Florence Sakadeandlt;/bandgt; was an experienced editor and author of numerous books about Japan, including andlt;iandgt;Urashima Taro and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Storiesandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Kintaro's Adventures and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Storiesandlt;/iandgt;.