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

Folk Tales from Japan : Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children, Hardcover by Sakade, Florence; Hayashi, Yoshio (ILT), ISBN 4805314729, ISBN-13 9784805314722, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US<b>"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." -- <i>School Library Journal</i></b><br><br>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.<br><br><b>The stories in this collection include:</b><ul><li><b>The Magic Mortar</b>--A tale that explains why the sea is salty</li><li><b>How to Fool a Cat</b>--A funny story about a clever woodworker</li><li><b>The Rolling Mochi Cakes</b>--Good food, a beautiful song and a lesson on the benefits of sharing with others</li><li><b>The Dragon's Tears</b>--A sweet tale about first impressions, kindness and inclusivity</li></ul><br>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.