Japanese Children's Favorite Stories
By Florence Sakade |
ORDER -- Item #3233, Price $16.95
This beautifully illustrated book follows from our first book, the classic and immensely popular Japanese Children's Favorite Stories: Book One, bringing together a wonderful mix of well-loved traditional folktales and contemporary favorites. With sparkling illustrations on almost every page and the promise that goodwill and kindness will always carry the day, readers are sure to find much to love in these stories.
Yoshio Hayashi, one of Japan's most popular illustrators of children's books, is a talented Japanese artist possessing exceptional skills in the realm of line, color and form.
Book Description From the Front Cover Flap
Singing turtles, flying farmers, a dragon that cries, princesses, kings, elves, fairy cranes, magic mortars and rice bags - these are just some of the magical characters and tools you'll find in this delightful collection of wonderful stories with a Japanese flavor certain to enthrall children the world over. The Japanese settings are appealing to older children yet at the same time the stories are simple enough for younger children.
About the Author and Illustrator
Florence Sakade is an experienced editor and author of numerous books on Japan, including Japanese Children's Favorite Stories: Book One and Origami: Japanese Paper Folding. Also included are three popular stories, The Dragon's Tears and Why the Red Elf Cried, by Hirosuke Hamada and Kintaro's Adventures, retold by Genichi Kume.
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