"Kintaro's Adventures & Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories" by Florence Sakade features a delightful collection of traditional Japanese folktales that celebrate Japanese culture and values. One of the key stories is about Kintaro, a spirited boy raised by a mountain witch and possessing extraordinary strength. He befriends animals and embarks on various adventures, learning important lessons along the way. The tales emphasize themes of bravery, kindness, and the wonders of nature, making them relatable and engaging for children. Each story is beautifully illustrated, enhancing the reader's experience and providing a glimpse into Japan's rich storytelling heritage. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Favorite Childrens Stories .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 48 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2012 by Tuttle Publishing .

Florence Sakade was an experienced editor and author of numerous books about Japan, including Tuttle Publishing's Urashima Taro and Other Japanese Children's Stories, Little One-Inch and Other Japanese Children's Stories, and Kintaro's Adventures and Other Japanese Children's Stories. Illustrator Florence Sakade was an experienced editor and author of numerous books about Japan, including Little One-Inch and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories and Peach Boy and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories. Yoshio Hayashi was one of Japan's most noted illustrators of children's books.