
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.
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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.
Explores various aspects of ancient Chinese culture, including art, government, societal structure, religion, and everyday life.
A father’s fear of the terrible leak ultimately saves him from a thief and wolf.
An old Japanese woman with a talent for making rice dumplings uses her wits to escape from a cavern filled with ogres.
A young fox who uses magic to change herself into human form learns that being true to herself is the best way to live.
When his mother’s beautiful brocade is snatched away by a greedy goddess, a young Chinese boy faces many perils as he attempts to get it back.
Retells a Chinese folktale in which a clever and kindly cricket is responsible for designing the tower buildings for Beijing’s “Forbidden City.”
Jako´no’s lost arrow leads to good fortune in this cumulative story set in Surinam.