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A retelling of six Jatakas, or birth stories, which illustrate some of the central tenets of Buddha’s teachings, such as compassion, honesty, and thinking clearly before acting.
A retelling of six Jatakas, or birth stories, which illustrate some of the central tenets of Buddha’s teachings, such as compassion, honesty, and thinking clearly before acting.
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, a little Chinese boy named Long-Long accompanies his grandfather into the city to sell cabbages in order to buy food and decorations for the New Year. Selling cabbages is harder than Long-Long expects, and he encounters many adventures before he finds a way to help his grandfather, and earn New Year’s treats for his mother and little cousin. The stunning, authentic illustrations-by a talented Chinese artist-capture the look of everyday life in rural China. Combined with the charming story of Long-Long’s trip to the city, they offer a unique introduction to Chinese culture. Includes a glossary of Chinese terms.
Recounts the Tibetan myth about the magical birth and heroic exploits of young Gesar.
An emperor of China, who has forgotten how to smile, is told an unusual tale about a heavenly horse and learns what is really precious in his life.
An old Japanese woman with a talent for making rice dumplings uses her wits to escape from a cavern filled with ogres.
Jako´no’s lost arrow leads to good fortune in this cumulative story set in Surinam.
Explores the different colors found in Japan’s history, culture, and landscape.
Prince Mainichi and Princess Ichinichi are visited by a rude dwarf, who inflicts upon them evil and dangerous games before revealing his true self.
Twelve folktales of China & East Asia come alive in this brightly illustrated children’s book. A great addition to world folktale collections.