Folk Tales from Japan: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children by Florence Sa

Description: Folk Tales from Japan by Florence Sakade Age range 5 + 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Age range 5 + 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.Stories include: 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 othersThe Dragons Tears - a sweet tale about first impressions, kindness and inclusivity Author Biography Florence Sakade (1917-1999) is widely recognized as a pioneer of English language publishing in Japan. She was an experienced editor and the author/compiler of such favorites as A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, Origami: Japanese Paper Folding, and Japanese Childrens Favorite Stories. Her distinguished career spanned four decades, and she worked until her death in 1999 at the age of 82. One of the most popular childrens book illustrators of his time, Yoshio Hayashi (1905-2010) was among the artists who founded the Japan Childrens Painting Association in 1961. He served as director of the Artist Copyright Federation of Japan and the Japan Art Association. Review "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." --School Library Journal"With these two books, Tuttle has been the leader in preserving the foundation of Japanese heritage and folklore for Western children of all ages." --Sunny Seki, author and illustrator of Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll"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." --Willamarie Moore, author of All About Japan Promotional Tuttle Publishing Long Description Age range 5 + 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. Stories include: 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 Dragons Tears -- a sweet tale about first impressions, kindness and inclusivity Review Quote "With these two books, Tuttle has been the leader in preserving the foundation of Japanese heritage and folklore for Western children of all ages." --Sunny Seki, author and illustrator of Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll Description for Sales People For children ages 5-10 Introduces kids to favorite stories from Japanese culture 16 folktales Details ISBN4805314729 Author Florence Sakade Pages 80 Publisher Tuttle Publishing Year 2020 Illustrator Yoshio Hayashi ISBN-10 4805314729 ISBN-13 9784805314722 Format Hardcover Imprint Tuttle Publishing Subtitle Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Illustrations 16 stories; over 85 color illustrations Language English DEWEY 398.20952 UK Release Date 2020-08-04 Audience Age 5-10 Publication Date 2020-08-04 AU Release Date 2020-08-04 NZ Release Date 2020-08-04 US Release Date 2020-08-04 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129123940;

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