Kintaro's Adventures and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories Hardcover – September 15, 2008

Wonderful stories and pictures for children. I still remember this book from my own childhood.

My father brough this book from Japan in the 1950's for my sisters and me. I wanted to give a new copy to my granddaughter. Although clearly a reprint, it looks just the same, and I can't wait to share the stories again!

Beautiful Art and stories with great lessons for kids.

This book is a great collection of classical folk stories from Japan for children. I use it in my classroom - teaching Japanese to ages 5 through to 12. The wording is easy to understand and the coloured illustraions are great. There are many versions of these stories around but this collection makes them very accessible to the youngest children. Froma set of 4 books - have them all - they are all great teaching resources.

I own 1959 version. The 2008 version is split into two books. The Kintaro’s Adventures book does not include “The Magic Spring” and “Mountian-Lucky and Sea-Lucky”. Otherwise I would have given it a five. Stories and pictures are great.

Good story.

Great gift.

This is one of my favorite books from childhood and my children in turn have enjoyed it. It includes the famous "Kintaro's Adventures" as well as "The Princess and the Herdboy" from which the Star festival (Tanabata) of Japan originates. The other four stories are just plain fun. Along with the other Tuttle Company books of Japanese children's stories, this would be a great addition to upper elementary classrooms.

perfect.