Drawn from folklore passed down from generation to generation, the ten enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold for today's readers. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and important lessons, they're sure to become story time favorites. Included are some of Japan's best-loved stories: "The Spider Weaver"; "Little One-Inch"; "The Badger and the Magic Fan"; "Mr. Lucky Straw"; "Why the Jellyfish Has No Bones"; "The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom"; "The Crab and the Monkey"; "The Ogre and the Rooster"; "The Rabbit Who Crossed the Sea"; and "The Grateful Statues".
- ISBN10 0804803846
- ISBN13 9780804803847
- Publish Date 12 December 1958
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 14 November 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Tuttle Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 61
- Language English