The Spiders Thread is Akutagawas most well-known short story. It is an exquisite allegory about good, evil and redemption. Kandata, the wicked criminal sent to Hell for his sins, is given a chance to save himself, thanks to the Buddha remembering that he had once spared the life of a little spider. But Kandatas fate is sealed for all eternity when he tries to save himself at the expense of others. “The Spiders Thread” is a timeless morality tale that is as relevant to societies in the 21st...

****Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award****Winner of the 2015 Gelett Burgess Award for Best Multicultural Book**When wily animals, everyday people and magical beings come together in a collection of Japanese fairy tales, wonderful things are bound to happen!**Each story is brilliantly illustrated by a different talented Japanese artist. The tales recounted here are among Japan's oldest and most beloved stories. Entertaining and ...

A Magical Japanese Tale of Generosity Rewarded!Sachiko and Kenji just want to welcome the new year in the proper way, but their mother tells them they don't have the money for a New Year's feast.An act of generosity brings help from an unexpected source in this heartwarming Japanese classic.May the Seven Gods of Luck visit you!Fifteenth Anniversary Editionwith new notes from author David Kudler"A ...

Kenji Miyazawas exquisitely lyrical winter story about a little brother and sister who cross over a field of snow to meet up with some very clever, amusing and intriguing foxes. The children in this story are adorable, as are the foxes who teach them some things that all adults should take to heart.「雪渡り」ロジャー・パルバース訳、ルーシー・パルバースの挿絵、読みやすい英語と原文が両方楽しめる！

Kenji Miyazawas brilliant story about how a greedy capitalist named Obbel came to regret exploiting a lovable white elephant. A story about good triumphing over evil that will amuse and entertain children and adult readers.「オッベルと象」ロジャー・パルバース訳、ルーシー・パルバースの挿絵、読みやすい英語と原文が両方楽しめる！

Expectant moms couldn’t ask for a better gift and will create sweet memories for the entire family. “Hello in There!”: Poetry to read to the Unborn Baby is a delightful, charming, poignant poetry to read aloud to your unborn child! A great gift for mom-to-be, and a joyful opportunity for brothers and sisters to interact with the unborn sibling! "Hello in There!”: Poetry to read to the Unborn Baby is so cute; it’s just plain fun to read to baby before he or she gets h...

Kenji Miyazawas most well-known story a scary but very humorous tale about two hunters who mysteriously find themselves among the hunted. This is a modern Japanese classic that has been enjoyed by Japanese readers for many many years.「注文の多い料理店」ロジャー・パルバース訳、ルーシー・パルバースの挿絵、読みやすい英語と原文が両方楽しめる！

As the Name Day approaches, a young kitten tries to be worthy of a noble name, by following the path of a Bengal tiger.

Whether it’s slurping up spaghetti or catching some sun at the beach, the everyday wonders celebrated in this collection of poems will appeal to young readers.Cleverly crafted by Mordicai Gerstein, Dear Hot Dog follows three friends from the time they wake up and brush their teeth to when they snuggle up for bed with their favorite stuffed animal. In between playing outside, making crafts, eating their favorite treats, and reading, together they delight in the adventure and...

Pillala kosam Dr. Miriyal Ramakrishna Telugu geyalu / patalu.

Powerhouse team Douglas Wood and Jon J Muth present a sequel to Old Turtle, the award-winning wisdom tale of peace and love for the earth.Seekers of all ages have been inspired by the stirring message of Old Turtle, the beloved, award-winning wisdom tale of peace. Now Old Turtle returns in a timeless story about love, acceptance, and the nature of truth.Long ago, as truth descended onto earth, it split in two: one piece landing among the people and the other blazi...

This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translations, and though the Japanese story and all quaint Japanese expressions have been faithfully preserved, they have been told more with the view to interest young readers of the West than the technical student of folk-lore.