Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales by Yuri Yasuda
These stories are all richly illustrated, with 98 full-page color illustrations by two of Japan's foremost children's books illustrators. Executed with great skill and imagination, they bring to life the charming characters of these heartwarming tales of old Japan.
"The tales told in this book…are now retold here by MrsYasuda with exquisiteness…They will be, I am sure, read by Western children with the same delight and the thrill as by the children of this country." --Shinzo Koizumi, Advisor for the Education of the Crown Prince of Japan
"With her extraordinary command of English and great love of children, no one could have been better suited for the work than Mrs. Yasuda, and I know lovers of fairy tales all over the world…will welcome her contribution to their collection." --Mrs. Takakichi Aso, Daughter of Mr. Shigeru Yoshida, former Prime Minister of Japan
"In these delightful folk stories as told by the gifted author Yuri Yasuda, there are revealed for our better understanding the old traditions and customs, the aspirations and innermost feelings of the Japanese." --Dr. Francis B. Sayer, former U.S. Undersecretary of State
"With her extraordinary command of English and great love of children, no one could have been better suited for the work than Mrs. Yasuda, and I know lovers of fairy tales all over the world…will welcome her contribution to their collection." --Mrs. Takakichi Aso, Daughter of Mr. Shigeru Yoshida, former Prime Minister of Japan
"In these delightful folk stories as told by the gifted author Yuri Yasuda, there are revealed for our better understanding the old traditions and customs, the aspirations and innermost feelings of the Japanese." --Dr. Francis B. Sayer, former U.S. Undersecretary of State
Yuri Yasuda is a graduate of the English Department, International School of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo. Since childhood she has written stories for her own amusement, and she began to tell folk and fairy tales to her two sons and two daughters as soon as they were able to understand the words. In the midst of a busy family life, she finds time to write as well as take part in the civic life of her community.
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| ISBN 13 | 9784805314739 |
| ISBN 10 | 4805314737 |
| Title | Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales |
| Author | Yuri Yasuda |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
| Year published | 2019-03-12 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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