"The tales told in this book…are now retold here by Mrs. Yasuda with exquisiteness…They will be, I am sure, read by Western children with the same delight and the thrill as by the children of this country." —<b>Shinzo Koizumi, Advisor for the Education of the Crown Prince of Japan</b>

"With her extraordinary command of English and great love of children, no one could have been better suited for the work than Mrs. Yasuda, and I know lovers of fairy tales all over the world…will welcome her contribution to their collection." —<b>Mrs. Takakichi Aso, Daughter of Mr. Shigeru Yoshida, former Prime Minister of Japan</b>

"<i>Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales</i> is a beautifully illustrated bilingual (Japanese/English) compendium of 12 authentic Japanese folktales…Certain to be an enduringly popular and entertaining addition to family, school, and community library Folklore/Fairytale, as well as Bilingual collections for young readers ages 5-14." —<b><i>Midwest Book Review</i></b>

Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales: A Bilingual Journey Through Japan's Timeless TalesEmbark on a captivating journey withJapanese Myths, Legends & Folktales—a beautifully illustrated bilingual collection of Japan's most beloved stories. This edition presents 12 classic tales in both English and Japanese, making it perfect for classrooms, libraries, and families looking to introduce children to Japanese culture while supporting language learning.The classic folktales include:The Tongue-Cut SparrowThe Peach BoyThe Strong BoyThe Marriage of a MouseThe Fisherman and the TortoiseThe Luminous PrincessThe Kachi Kachi MountainThe Old Men with WensThe Old Man Who Made Trees BlossomThe One-Inch BoyThe Lucky CauldronThe Monkey and Crab FightEach story, retold by author Yuri Yasuda and richly illustrated with 98 vibrant color illustrations by two of Japan's leading children's book artists, brings to life the whimsical characters and timeless wisdom of Japanese folklore. Presented in English alongside Japanese text with furigana, this collection is ideal for young Japanese language learners and cultural explorers alike. Whether it's the magical turtle-back ride to the underwater palace of the dragon princess or the adventures of a "tea kettle" that's actually a mischievous badger, these stories are designed to spark imagination and curiosity, while fostering language skills and a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture.
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These stories are all richly illustrated, with 98 full-page color illustrations by two of Japan's foremost children's books illustrators. Executed with great skill and imagination, they bring to life the charming characters of these heartwarming tales of old Japan.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9784805314739
Publisert
2019-03-12
Utgiver
Vendor
Tuttle Publishing
Vekt
794 gr
Høyde
279 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
128

Forfatter
Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

Yuri Yasuda is a graduate of the English Department, International School of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo. Since childhood she has written stories for her own amusement, and she began to tell folk and fairy tales to her two sons and two daughters as soon as they were able to understand the words. In the midst of a busy family life, she finds time to write as well as take part in the civic life of her community.