{"product_id":"japanese-folktales","title":"Japanese Folktales","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver Medal Award for Multicultural Fiction:Juv, IPPY Award\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold Winner Finalist: Cover Design, Midwest Book Awards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold Winner Finalist: Total Book Design, Midwest Book Awards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are not your ordinary stories!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal for reading aloud, these stories of monsters, monks, and magical talking animals are guaranteed to delight and engage young children. Surprising, funny, and unusual fables introduce a variety of characters of various temperaments, skills, personalities, and cleverness- characters that can be seen in Japanese miniature carvings called \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enetsuke\u003c\/em\u003e. Netsuke are an intricate and specialized form of carving, and have existed in Japan for hundreds of years. In this beautiful book, eleven exquisite netsuke carvings come alive for children through vivid storytelling, colorful illustrations and detailed photography. This is a book to read many times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStriking illustrations of nine imaginative stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlots with twists and turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA variety of characters to engage curious children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge photographs of beautiful netsuke carvings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book is ideal for children and adults who are interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emyths, folktales \u0026amp; fables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese culture and art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereading aloud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emagical animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echaracters and behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea variety of personalities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etricksters \u0026amp; cunning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emonsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efriendship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egood deeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecollectibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efigurines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecarving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathie Goodale\u003c\/strong\u003e has taught modern dance to children for forty years. She is also a collector of netsuke. This is her fourth children's book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Twin Cities-based visual artist and musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Gorski\u003c\/strong\u003e is a retired commercial and architectural photographer living just outside Minneapolis and St Paul. Now pursuing fine art projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is cleverly written and refreshes the imagination. The photography of Japanese carvings inspired by these traditional stories is stunning, and the characters come alive through the storytelling and illustrations.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eToni Pierce-Sands\u003c\/strong\u003e, co-founder and Artistic Director of TU Dance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"These Japanese folktales wonderfully tell of the good, the bad, and the beautiful spirit of human nature; stories that are at once simple and yet deep and insightful. Clever rabbits and boars, a transformational tanuki teapot and a fox impersonating a monk fill these classic stories and pull you into the magical world of Japanese culture.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eRick Shiomi\u003c\/strong\u003e, playwright, stage director, artistic director and taiko artist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Itasca Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54526356488467,"sku":"9780578634906","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/3521\/2563\/files\/9780578634906ita.jpg?v=1785851520","url":"https:\/\/danuc.net\/products\/japanese-folktales","provider":"Danu's Wardrobe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}