Folk Tales from Japan－Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children 新版 [絵本]

Folk Tales from Japan－Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children 新版 の 商品概要

• 内容紹介

  "Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." － School Library Journal
  
  From singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, readers of all ages will find engaging characters and moments of magic in these beloved Japanese folk tales.
  
  The stories in this collection include:
  ●The Magic Mortar－A tale that explains why the sea is salty
  ●How to Fool a Cat－A funny story about a clever woodworker
  ●The Rolling Mochi Cakes－Good food, a beautiful song and a lesson on the benefits of sharing with others
  ●The Dragon's Tears－A sweet tale about first impressions, kindness and inclusivity
  
  Broken up into 16 folk tales, this book will become a go-to for bedtime and storytime. Kids (and adults!) will have the opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture in a fun, accessible way.
  
  むかし話を英語で楽しむ
  日本昔話の英語訳絵本の先駆けとして刊行され、60年の長きに渡り読み継がれてきた、『More Japanese Children's Favorite Stories』が装いも新たに復刊しました。「浦島太郎」や「金太郎」をはじめ、誰もが知る日本の昔話から知る人は少ない話まで、全16話を英文で楽しめます。

• 著者について

  Florence Sakade (フローレンス サカデ)
  Florence Sakade (1917-1999) is widely recognized as a pioneer of English language publishing in Japan. She was an experienced editor and the author/compiler of such favorites as A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, Origami: Japanese Paper Folding, and Japanese Children's Favorite Stories. Her distinguished career spanned four decades, and she worked until her death in 1999 at the age of 82.
  
  Yoshio Hayashi (ハヤシ ヨシオ)
  One of the most popular children's book illustrators of his time, Yoshio Hayashi (1905-2010) was among the artists who founded the Japan Children's Painting Association in 1961. He served as director of the Artist Copyright Federation of Japan and the Japan Art Association.

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