Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents several Japanese fairy tales and other folk storiesand#8212;providing insight into a rich oral culture.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Welcome to a fantastic world populated by magical teakettles, long-nosed goblins, brave warriors, 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 that has been passed down from generation to generation, the nine enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold just 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-loving children stories:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Peach Boyandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; The Magic Teakettleandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Monkey-Dance and Sparrow-Danceandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; The Long-Nosed Goblinsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; The Rabbit in the Moonandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; The Rabbit in the Moonandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; The Tongue-Cut Sparrowandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Sill Saburoandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; The Toothpick Warriorsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; The Sticky-Sticky Pineandlt;/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 artwork.and#8212;consisting of numerous full-page pictures and smaller detail illustrations.and#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 artworkùconsisting of numerous full-page pictures and smaller detail illustrationsùis 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
In the autumn of 1953, Tuttle Publishing released the first edition of
Japanese Children's Favorite Stores from
Silver Bells, one of Japan's leading children's magazines. Never out of print, this incredibly popular book has inspired four companion volumes that we are confident will meet the same enthusiastic response.
In celebration of Tuttle Publishing's long-time commitment to bringing cultural awareness to our children, following is a quote from Charles Tuttle, pulled from the 1953 edition of Japanese Children's Favorite Stories:
"Parents and teachers all over the world have become increasingly aware of the need to raise their children to be citizens of the world, to become thinking adults who, while proud of their own traditions and heritage, are free of the national prejudices, rivalries, and suspicions that have caused such havoc in the past. To this end they have wanted material that would give their children a sympathetic understanding of the life and culture of other lands. This book will fill some part of this need."
The beloved story of Peach Boy and his unexpected birth from a giant peach is one of the most well-known tales of Japan. This beautiful edition contains eight other enchanting stories, such as The Magic Teakettle and The Tongue-Cut Sparrow, which are sure to delight children of all ages and cultures.
Synopsis
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents several Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich oral culture. Welcome to a fantastic world populated by magical teakettles, long-nosed goblins, brave warriors, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan.
Drawn from Japanese folklore that has been passed down from generation to generation, the nine enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold just 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-loving children stories: - Peach Boy
- The Magic Teakettle
- Monkey-Dance and Sparrow-Dance
- The Long-Nosed Goblins
- The Rabbit in the Moon
- The Rabbit in the Moon
- The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
- Sill Saburo
- The Toothpick Warriors
- The Sticky-Sticky Pine
Synopsis
The beloved story of Peach Boy and his unexpected birth from a giant peach is one of the most well known tales in Japan. This beautiful edition includes this classic story and eight other enchanting tales, such as "The Magic Teakettle" and "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow," which are sure to delight children of all ages and cultures.
Synopsis
Peach Boy is one of the most well-known tales in Japan
Synopsis
The beloved story of Peach Boy and his unexpected birth from a giant peach is one of the most well known tales in Japan. This beautiful edition includes this classic story and eight other enchanting tales, such as "The Magic Teakettle" and "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow," which are sure to delight children of all ages and cultures.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Florence Sakadeandlt;/bandgt; was an experienced editor and author of numerous books about Japan, including Tuttle Publishing's andlt;iandgt;Urashima Taro and Other Japanese Children's Stories, Little One-Inch and Other Japanese Children's Stories,andlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Kintaro's Adventures and Other Japanese Children's Stories.andlt;/iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Illustratorandlt;BRandgt;Yoshisuke Kurosakiandlt;/bandgt; was one of Japan's most noted illustrators of children's books. He also illustrated andlt;iandgt;Little One-Inch and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories.andlt;/iandgt;