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Urashima Taro and other Japanese children's favorite stories / [compiled by] Florence Sakade ; illustrated by Yoshio Hayashi.

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Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2018]

Tales -- Japan.

Folklore -- Japan.

9780804850728 (hardcover)

0804850720 (hardcover)

48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Urashima Taro -- The fairy crane -- The dragon's tears -- The sandal seller -- The robe of feathers -- The flying farmer -- The old man with a wen -- The magic mortar -- The biggest in the world -- Why the red elf cried.

With this multicultural children's book, your whole family can experience the wonder and excitement that Japan's classic tales bring to story time. 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 important lessons, they're sure to become story time favorites--and serve as an introduction to Japan and its culture.

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