Japanese Fairy Tales

This colorful children’s book presents Japanese fairy tales and folk stories. Yei Theodora Ozaki has compiled twenty-two favorite stories, showcases the rich world of Japanese fantasy. It features a diverse cast of mythical creatures, including ghouls, goblins, sea serpents, and magic birds. Beautifully illustrated and retold for an international audience, these stories provide children with a glimpse into traditional Japanese culture, morals, and environment.

Some included stories include “Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach,” “The Jellyfish and the Monkey,” “The Mirror of Matsuyama,” “The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child,” and “The Stones of Five Colors and the Empress Jokwa.”

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)