Thirty beautifully illustrated stories, recounting Japanese myths and legends, will enchant readers of all ages. Drawn from the author's childhood memories, tales include delightful accounts of "The Singing Bird of Heaven," "The Wind in the Pine Tree," "The Star Lovers," "The Peony Lantern," and other beguiling tales. 16 illustrations in color; 16 black-and-white plates.
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Originally published in 1923 under the title "Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales," Grace James collected various Japanese fairly tales and re-wrote them to match the style of Western British children's literature of the time. As a result, "The Moon Maiden and Other Japanese Fairy Tales" is one of the least authentic yet most readable and child-appropriate books in the genre.
The stories are a mix of Japanese legends from various sources such as the The Kojiki, known in English ...
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I consider this one of the best books that features Japanese fairy tales. The stories are a little darker in places, which is what makes them interesting. The highlight of this book is the eight page glossy center with color illustrations, which, although they are small, tempt the reader to tear them out and frame them. (I didn't.) There are additional black and white illustrations throughout the book, and the stories are nicely laid out and cleanly printed on eye-soothing off-white paper. This is a ...
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