Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan Humour for Children

Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan Humour for ChildrenThis enthralling collection brings together over 50 ancient tales from Japanese folklore, gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist Richard Gordon Smith. During his journeys around Japan, Smith recorded ancient Japanese myths and legends in his personal diaries. The result is a fascinating collection of historical legends from all over Japan, with themes including ghosts, unrequited love, Shinto landscape, tree and ocean spirits,

and there is no point in denying yourself pleasure

Newton finds his own clarity and sense of purpose diminishing

To try to help her beloved grandmother who is fading in her world

* The Bag of Winds – Greece

She is a beautiful creature

Notes and illustrations of flowers and butterflies

He has plans for Evangeline

200 Magic Items

Can Glumfoot's quick-thinking save the day

Uketsu's eerie mysteries have captivated millions of readers

soar to new heights with winged Pegasus and uncover stories of celestial beings

Featuring detailed illustrations