"Peach Boy" by June Otani retells the classic Japanese folktale of Momotarō, or Peach Boy. The story follows a miraculous boy born from a giant peach who is discovered floating down a river by an elderly couple. They raise him as their own, and as he grows, he becomes a fierce warrior determined to protect his home from ogres that threaten his village. With his loyal animal companions—a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant—he embarks on a quest to defeat the ogres, showcasing themes of bravery, friendship, and the power of unity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Bank Street, Bank Street Ready-To Read .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

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

This book was published in 2003 by Ipicturebooks .

June Otani was a children's book illustrator and printmaker. She passed away in 2012. Kristine O'Connell George is an acclaimed poet who conducts poetry workshops for children and teachers. She is the author of several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems and The Great Frog Race, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit her online at kristinegeorge. com and on Twitter at @Kristine_George.