Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

Playful goblins with long noses, walking statues and a delightful hero who happens to be one inch tall - these are some of the characters you'll meet in this collection of the 20 best-loved Japanese children's stories. Drawn from folklore and passed down for generations, these tales speak of the virtues of honesty, humility, kindness and good humor. This classic book has now been lovingly revised with sparkling color illustrations.