Japanese Folk Tales (Easy Classics): 5 Book Collection

The five titles are:

1. The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child
2. Urashima Taro and the Underwater Palace
3. Izanagi and Izanami, the Creators of Japan
4. Issun Bshi the One-Inch Boy
5. The White Rabbit of Inaba and Other Stories

Five faithful yet child-friendly retellings of classic Japanese folk tales, introducing young readers to the origins of some of Japans most enduring myths and legends. Discover the story of a mysterious moon princess whose brief life on Earth leaves a lasting legacy, a kind fisherman who visits a dazzling palace beneath the sea and the divine origins of Japan through the trials of its creator gods. Readers will also meet the tiny boy with a giant dream of becoming a samurai and a cast of unforgettable characters including clever animals, humble villagers and magical beings who each reveal important lessons about courage, kindness and compassion.

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