A Bug's Life & Other Stories: Tales from Japan

by Tom Vincent (Translator)

Overview

These ten charming stories from some of Japan's best-loved early 20th century writers for children will take you into a world of wonder, curiosity, love and life as seen through the eyes of butterflies, snails and other insect heroes. Many available for the first time in English, and with new, full color illustrations, these beautifully crafted, classic stories will appeal to young readers everywhere with a love of nature and a taste for adventure. A Bug's Life by Yumeno Kyusaku, The Grasshopper Goes Shopping by Murayama Kazuko, The Ant & The Mushroom by Miyazawa Kenji, The Horsefly Says Thank You by Yumeno Kyusaku, The Butterfly & The Angry Wave by Ogawa Mimei, The Flea & The Mosquito by Yumeno Kyusaku, The Snail by Nankichi Niimi, The Black Butterfly & Mother by Ogawa Mimei, The Three Ants by Ogawa Mimei, The Gimme Gimme Monk by Yumeno Kyusaku. Translated and illustrated by Tom Vincent.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9784991161308
Publisher:	Ari & Kinoko Books
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Pages:	62
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

A Bug's Life by Yumeno Kyusaku

The Grasshopper Goes Shopping by Murayama Kazuko

The Ant & The Mushroom by Miyazawa Kenji

The Horsefly Says Thank You by Yumeno Kyusaku

The Butterfly & The Angry Wave by Ogawa Mimei

The Flea & The Mosquito by Yumeno Kyusaku

The Snail by Nankichi Niimi

The Black Butterfly & Mother by Ogawa Mimei

The Three Ants by Ogawa Mimei

The Gimme Gimme Monk by Yumeno Kyusaku