A spoiled rich man in Japan discovers a respect for nature in time to turn his life around.
Screen of Frogs: An Old Tale
Folklore and Fairy Tales
The Crane Wife
When Osamu, a lonely sail maker, nurses an injured crane one blustery night, he never suspects that this simple act of kindness will change his life forever. Weeks later a mysterious woman arrives on his doorstep, seeking shelter from a storm. Osamu again offers his help, and soon the sail maker and the stranger fall in love and marry. But when he learns of his wife’s gift for making magic sails, ambition replaces compassion–and Osamu risks losing the great happiness he has found. With majestic paintings and lyrical prose, this classic Japanese tale speaks to readers of all ages with its timeless lessons on the nature of kindness, love, and betrayal.
Da Wei’s Treasure: A Chinese Tale
In this retelling of a traditional Chinese tale, a boy finds a treasure in an unexpected place.
Judge Rabbit And The Tree Spirit: A Folktale From Cambodia/Bilingual In English And Khmer
Judge Rabbit solves the problem of a mischievous tree spirit who has taken on human form.
The Greatest Treasure
In a traditional Chinese tale retold by the creator of One Grain of Rice, a poor farmer receives a treasure of gold and discovers the true value of simple pleasures.
Three Strong Women
When the famous wrestler Forever Mountain tickles a plump little girl, the consequence is that he must be trained by her, her mother, and her grandmother.
The Chinese Mirror
A retelling of a traditional Korean tale in which a mirror brought from China causes confusion within a family as each member looks in it and sees a different stranger.
The Khan’s Daughter
In this retelling of a Mongolian folktale, a simple shepherd must pass three tests in order to marry the Khan’s beautiful daughter.
The Cloudmakers
A Chinese grandfather and his grandson who are captured by the Arab army barter for their freedom by demonstrating the art of papermaking.
Nine-In-One, Grr! Grr!: A Folktale From The Hmong People Of Laos
When the great god Shao promises Tiger nine cubs each year, Bird comes up with a clever trick to prevent the land from being overrun by tigers.