Yoshio Hayashi – illustratör

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children''s book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture.Playful goblins with long noses, magic tea kettles and a delightfully brave hero who just happens to be one inch tall-these are some of the wonderful characters you''ll meet in this collection of the 20 best-loved Japanese children''s stories. Drawn from folklore and passed down for generations, these classic tales speak of the virtues of hard work, humility, kindness and good humor — "Once upon a time …" has never sounded so inviting.Commemorating the 50th anniversary of one of our all-time best-selling titles. With a new foreword, each story has been lovingly revised and reset, and all the sparkling illustrations appear in color for the very first time. With so many enchanting stories to choose from, young readers will have a delightful time deciding which is their very favorite.The Children''s Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children''s books in this series include: Asian Children''s Favorite Stories, Indian Children''s Favorite Stories, and Indonesian Children''s Favorite Stories.

With this multicultural children''s book, your whole family can experience the wonder and excitement that Japan''s classic tales bring to story time or bedtime reading. Welcome to a fantastic world populated by lonely dragons, adventuresome boys, magical elves, 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 ten enchanting stories collected in this Japanese book for children have been lovingly retold just for today''s readers. Vibrantly illustrated in full color and packed with thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and valuable lessons, they''re sure to become story time favorites. Included are some of Japan''s best-loved stories: Urashima Taro The Fairy Crane The Dragon''s Tears The Sandal-Seller The Robe of Feathers The Old Man with a Wen The Flying Farmer The Magic Mortar The Biggest in the World Why the Red Elf CriedReaders of any age will find much to love and return to time and time again in Urashima Taro & Other Japanese Children''s Favorite Stories. These traditional tales, although entertaining, also provide kids with an inclusive introduction to Japanese culture.

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 AdventuresThese traditional tales, although entertaining, also provide kids with an excellent introduction to Japanese culture. 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.

"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." — School Library JournalFrom 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.The stories in this collection include:The Magic Mortar—A tale that explains why the sea is saltyHow to Fool a Cat—A funny story about a clever woodworkerThe Rolling Mochi Cakes—Good food, a beautiful song and a lesson on the benefits of sharing with othersThe Dragon''s Tears—A sweet tale about first impressions, kindness and inclusivityBroken 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.