Momotaro: the Peach Boy (Storycard Theater)

Literature & Fiction

Hazuki Kataoka

David Battino

Mythology & Folk Tales

Leaf Moon Arts

The story of Jack  the poor boy who climbs a magical beanstalk to a wicked giants castle and returns with a golden harp and hen  reflects humanitys ancient fascination with touching the sky. (The first printed version appeared in the 1700s.) In most versions, though, Jack is portrayed as a sneaky thief, even returning multiple times to steal more treasure. 
The Leaf Moon Arts version is presented in Storycard Theater format, our modern version of the Japanese picture-card dramas called kamishibai. Here Jack is a compassionate figure who rescues the repressed harp and hen from the cruel giant. (This is one of the lesser-known but earliest versions of this classic tale.) Kazumi Verklers gentle illustrations add a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Jack & the Beanstalk (Storycard Theater)

Children's Books

The Moon Princess is based on one of the oldest written tales in Japan, dating back more than a thousand years. (It's also known as The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.) A baby girl magically born from a stalk of bamboo grows into a shining beauty, then cleverly outwits all the men who want to marry her before revealing her big secret and floating off to the moon. The story is a wonderful departure from the typical "helpless princess in a tower" tale, and full of fascinating symbolism and historical imagery. Kazumi Verkler's beautiful illustrations incorporate authentic kimono patterns, and each page is written in both English and Japanese.

The Moon Princess (Kaguya-Hime) (Storycard Theater) (English and Japanese Edition)

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

This classic Russian folktale has parallels in Japanese and Indian folklore as well. An adoring old couple concocts increasingly silly names for its kitten before stumbling on the perfect one. Nina Khashchina's playful watercolor paintings delight audiences young and old, and the interactive text keeps kids guessing up till the final card. Simple, short sentences are ideal for audiences as young as 2 years old. 8 cards (16 pages); bilingual English/Russian

The Cat with No Name (Storycard Theater) (English and Russian Edition)

Khashchina, Nina

Momotaro the Peach Boy (Storycard Theater) (English and Japanese Edition)

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