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Folk Tales From Japan by Florence Sakade

Folk Tales From Japan

Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children

Florence Sakade

Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · August 4, 2020

"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." — School Library Journal 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.

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Who it’s for
Sixteen Japanese folk tales include magic, cleverness, kindness, and lessons about sharing.
Themes
Japanese culture, Magic and wonder, Kindness and sharing
Genres
Country & Ethnic Folktales, Asian Myths & Legends, Fairy Tale Collections

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"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." — School Library Journal 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.

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The stories in this collection 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 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.

Japanese Folk Tales

Sixteen Japanese folk tales include magic, cleverness, kindness, and lessons about sharing.

Come here for

  • A sea-salt origin tale and a clever woodworker’s trick
  • A weeping dragon, singing turtles, and self-replenishing rice bags

Expect

  • Stories about the Magic Mortar and The Dragon’s Tears
  • Tales described as accessible introductions to Japanese culture

Where it sits

Country & Ethnic Folktales67%
Asian Myths & Legends40%
Fairy Tale Collections39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Country & Ethnic Folktales
  • Asian Myths & Legends
  • Stories Set in Asia
Authors
Florence Sakade
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
August 4, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Japanese culture · Magic and wonder · Kindness and sharing
Reading lane
Country & Ethnic Folktales