Largely unknown in the West, Grace James's delightful collection of traditional Japanese fairy tales surprises, charms and amuses. Enter the magical world of evil boggarts, ghostly flutes, the original Three Wise Monkeys, and a tea-kettle that transforms into a dancing badger.An enchanting read for adults and children alike. Contains 38 fairy tales and all 16 original illustrations by Warwick Goble.These tales, legends and myths have been collected from many sources, includ...

Grace James's Japanese Fairy Tales gathers traditional narratives of enchantment, moral testing, transformation, and wonder, presenting such figures as grateful animals, brave children, spirits, demons, and divine beings within a lucid Edwardian prose style. The collection belongs to the early twentieth-century Anglophone fascination with Japanese art and literature, yet its tales retain the compact elegance, symbolic clarity, and ethical resonance of oral folklore. Illustrated in many edi...

With NEW, REVAMPED COVER plus NEW COLOUR IMAGES!These 38 Japanese children’s stories and legends have been collected from many sources. Some of them have been selected from the Ko-ji-ki, or Record of Ancient Matters, which contains the mythology of Japan.Herein you will find stories likeGreen Willow,The Flute,The Sea King And The Magic Jewels,The Peony lantern,The Robe of Feathers,The Bell Of ...

Long ago, as I’ve heard tell, there dwelt at the temple of Morinji, in the Province of Kotsuke, a holy priest. Now there were three things about this reverend man. First, he was wrapped up in meditations and observances and forms and doctrines. He was a great one for the Sacred Sutras, and knew strange and mystical things. Then he had a fine exquisite taste of his own, and nothing pleased him so much as the ancient tea ceremony of the Cha-no-yu; and for the third thing about him, he knew b...

A gritty and emotional MMA Fighter Romance, featuring a tortured anti-hero and a straight-talking heroine…Evan Crowe –I fell in love with her when I was just a kid. That age where you just live your life and never think about the consequences. I gave her everything – all of me.When she disappeared, part of me died.Then, one day, there she is… looking at me from across the street with those big brown eyes of hers…But I ain't a dumb kid anymore. The girl i...

"Japanese Fairy Tales" by Grace James presents a captivating collection of traditional stories rooted in Japanese literature and folklore. Grace James masterfully brings to life a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, weaving together enchanting fairy tales, mythical creatures, and age-old legends. Within the pages of this anthology, readers embark on a journey through the depths of Japanese mythology, encountering supernatural creatures and exploring moral lessons embedded within each narra...

A young Pacific Island woman's true coming-of-age story takes the reader from a vanishing small island state to rural Philippine villages and ends in an American jail.She and other detainees share a life inside walls few have ever entered. Narratives of survival, rooted faiths stronger than the concrete that incarcerates them, will shock, awe, and inspire the reader as the women wait for their cases to be heard.Icons for all domestic violence survivors, faith followers, and...

The first children's book from the best-selling author of We Should All Be Feminists and Americanah — a tender story about a little girl's love for her mother's scarf, and the adventures she shares with it and her whole family.Chino loves the scarf that her mama ties around her hair at night. But when Mama leaves for the day, what happens to her scarf? Chino takes it on endless adventures! Peeking through the colorful haze of the silky scarf, Chin...

When Ross, the much-hated boss of Mark and Louise, sets them the task of supervising an overnight upload, they do their best to find another... delicious way to spend the time.This is a Soft Vore story, for open minded adults, interested in the vore fetish.

Stella has been having a very bad day. After a dreadful few hours at work, her car fails to start. When Helena offers help, all seems a little bit like it's too good to be true, but when Helena delivers on her offer of help, Stella finds that paying her back is more beneficial to her, than Helena.This is a soft vore story, for open minded adults, interested in the vore fetish.

After getting lost in the grounds of one of England's most beautiful country homes, Phoebe finds herself face to face with the Easter Bunny, but she isn't going to be receiving an Easter Egg from the mythical beast; she is the snack.This is a soft vore story, for open minded adults, interested in the vore fetish.

In "Japanese Fairy Tales," Grace James artfully compiles a selection of traditional Japanese folk stories, bringing to life the enchanting lore and cultural nuances of Japan through vivid prose and lyrical storytelling. The collection, rich with intricate narratives, not only entertains but also illuminates the moral and philosophical underpinnings inherent in each tale. James employs a style that reflects both authenticity and accessibility, bridging the gap between Eastern and Western au...