{"product_id":"folk-tales-from-japan-fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-for-children-9784805314722","title":"Folk Tales from Japan: Fables, Myths and Fairy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers.\" — \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe stories in this collection include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Magic Mortar\u003c\/b\u003e—A tale that explains why the sea is salty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to Fool a Cat\u003c\/b\u003e—A funny story about a clever woodworker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Rolling Mochi Cakes\u003c\/b\u003e—Good food, a beautiful song and a lesson on the benefits of sharing with others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Dragon's Tears\u003c\/b\u003e—A sweet tale about first impressions, kindness and inclusivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroken up into 16 folk tales, this book will become a go-to for bedtime and storytime. Kids (and adults!) will have the opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture in a fun, accessible way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers…This collection is greater than the sum of its parts…The text [is] simple, clear, and accessible to beginning readers and storytellers alike.\"\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With these two books, Tuttle has been the leader in preserving the foundation of Japanese heritage and folklore for Western children of all ages.\"\u003cb\u003e --Sunny Seki, author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eYuko-chan and the Daruma Doll\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cb\u003e --Willamarie Moore, author of \u003ci\u003eAll About Japan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49426231296343,"sku":"9784805314722","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9784805314722.jpg?v=1730560586","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/folk-tales-from-japan-fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-for-children-9784805314722","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}