{"product_id":"the-adventure-of-momotaro-the-peach-boy-isbn-9781568365282","title":"The Adventure of Momotaro, the Peach Boy","description":"Perhaps the most beloved of all Japanese folk tales is the story of Momotaro, the boy born from a peach. Momotaro's expedition to the Land of the Demons, accompanied by his faithful companions, the Dog, the Monkey, and the Pheasant, is filled with fun and excitement for all young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of five of the best-loved stories from Kodansha’s Children’s Classics series, printed in a smaller format with the original Japanese beside the English translation - and all with the same delightful illustrations.\"Exquisite color and movement.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A feast for the eyes, and a great introduction to Japanese folk tales.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Yomiuri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Simple yet absorbing tale. These strong, recommended children’s classics will please kids who love lively and unpredictable plots.\" —\u003ci\u003eChildren’s Bookwatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brimming with the familiar and great themes of loyalty, courage and generosity.\" —\u003ci\u003eAsahi Evening News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sumptuous illustrations\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Would make an excellent gift for any child, in Japan and abroad.\" —\u003ci\u003eTokyo Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRALPH F. McCARTHY\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, lyricist, and translator from Michigan and California. Among his translations are another collection of stories by Osamu Dazai, Self Portaits, and 69 by Ryu Murakami.","brand":"Kodansha International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300180480229,"sku":"NP9781568365282","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781568365282.jpg?v=1767738004","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-adventure-of-momotaro-the-peach-boy-isbn-9781568365282","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}