Japanese Fairy Tales

Japanese Fairy Tales

Author: Yei Theodora Ozaki

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-07-12

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1387097458

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This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translations, and though the Japanese story and all quaint Japanese expressions have been faithfully preserved, they have been told more with the view to interest young readers of the West than the technical student of folk-lore.... In telling these stories in English I have followed my fancy in adding such touches of local color or description as they seemed to need or as pleased me, and in one or two instances I have gathered in an incident from another version. At all times, among my friends, both young and old, English or American, I have always found eager listeners to the beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, and in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority...


Momotaro

Momotaro

Author: Ruth Tabrah

Publisher:

Published: 2003-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780896100091

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Momotaro, the brave samurai born from a peach, journeys to Ogre Island to battle the evil oni in this classic Japanese folktale. With the help of a giant dog, a clever monkey, and a courageous pheasant, the young warrior fights to rescue his family and village from plunder. But will his strength and loyalty overcome the ogres' evil powers.


Peach Boy And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

Peach Boy And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

Author: Florence Sakade

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-07-31

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 1462908322

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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents several Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich oral culture. Welcome to a fantastic world populated by magical teakettles, long-nosed goblins, brave warriors, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from Japanese folklore that has been passed down from generation to generation, the nine enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold just for today's readers. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. 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-loving children stories: Peach Boy The Magic Teakettle Monkey-Dance and Sparrow-Dance The Long-Nosed Goblins The Rabbit in the Moon The Rabbit in the Moon The Tongue-Cut Sparrow Sill Saburo The Toothpick Warriors The Sticky-Sticky Pine


Peach Boy

Peach Boy

Author:

Publisher: Usborne Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780746096659

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Found floating on the river inside a peach by an old couple, Momotaro grows up and fights the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.


Peach Boy

Peach Boy

Author:

Publisher: Troll Communications

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780816734108

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When an old couple finds a baby inside a peach floating on the river, they raise him as their son, and he grows up to fight the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.


Peach Girl

Peach Girl

Author: Raymond Nakamura

Publisher: Pajama Press Inc.

Published: 2014-05-15

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1927485584

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Momoko, a girl who was born from a peach and plans to make the world a better place, sets out to discover the truth surrounding rumors of a terrible ogre living nearby.


Peach Boy Riverside 9

Peach Boy Riverside 9

Author: Johanne

Publisher: Kodansha America LLC

Published: 2021-12-14

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1636995179

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A super classic fantasy story that came from a fairy tale!! Long, long ago, there lived an old man and an old woman. The man went into the woods to chop firewood, while the woman went to the river to do laundry (etc.)—but this isn’t Mikoto’s past. This is a journey down memory lane to learn how Hikonomikoto Kibitsu, also known as “Momotaro,” met Mikoto and how they parted. The shocking flashback arc that connects the two Mikotos—collected here in one place!


Momotaro and the Island of Ogres

Momotaro and the Island of Ogres

Author: Stephanie Wada

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2005-04-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0807615528

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One of Japan's best-loved children's stories brought to life by the extraordinary imagery of an early nineteenth-century handscroll. The amazing adventures of Momotaro, a boy found inside a peach and raised by an elderly couple, is one of Japan's most popular folktales. An exquisite handscroll painted by Kano Naganobu (1775-1828) contains one of the finest illustrated versions of the tale known today. The illustrations are reproduced in their entirety as the story follows Momotaro's journey to the terrifying Island of Ogres. After befriending a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, Momotaro crosses the sea with his new companions and lays siege to the demons' fearsome mountain fortress. The battle is a fierce one, but Momotaro and his friends prevail; they recover the demon's ill-gotten treasure and restore it to its rightful owners. One of the first Japanese folktales to have been translated into English, the story of Momotaro is a delightful and lively voyage of the imagination that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A lengthy postscript to the tale looks at the tradition of illustrated folk stories in Japan, with examples of Momotaro pictures and related imagery in various forms of art, including painting and woodblock printing. The career of the artist, Kano Naganobu, and the artistic climate in which he worked are also reviewed.


Momotaro (The Peach Boy).

Momotaro (The Peach Boy).

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781503803268

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Born from a peach, Momotaro uses courage, and sharing, to bring justice to his village. This beautifully illustrated, classic Japanese tale is one of adventure and the power of friends.


Momotaro/ Peach Boy

Momotaro/ Peach Boy

Author: Tomie Arai

Publisher:

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781893125360

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" ... is a series of nine prints based on a popular Japanese folk tale ... The prints in this portfolio form the pages of a fictional narrative, inspired by family memories of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Each of the prints incorporates photographs of my father, grandfather, and son ..."--Introduction.