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Folk Tales from Japan : Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Sakade,Florence.
Contributor:
Hayashi, Yoshio.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Tales--Japan--Juvenile literature.
Tales.
Fables--Japan--Juvenile literature.
Fables.
Mythology, Japanese--Japan--Juvenile literature.
Mythology, Japanese.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (86 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
La Vergne : Tuttle Publishing, 2020.
Summary:
"From 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: The Magic Mortar--A tale that explains why the sea is salty How to Fool a Cat--A funny story about a clever woodworker The Rolling Mochi Cakes--Good food, a beautiful song and a lesson on the benefits of sharing with others The Dragon's Tears--A sweet tale about first impressions, kindness and inclusivity Broken 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9781462921904
1462921906
OCLC:
1155328200

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