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The adventure of Momotaro, the peach boy = [Momotarou] / illustrations by Ioe Saito ; retold by Ralph F. McCarthy.
Found floating on the river inside a peach by an old couple, Momotaro grows up and fights the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.
Record details
- ISBN: 9784770020987
- ISBN: 4770020988
- Physical Description: 47 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
- Edition: First this edition.
- Publisher: Tokyo : Kodansha International, 1993.
- Distributor: New York : Kodansha America, 1996.
- Copyright: ©1993.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | MJP JAPA McCa (Text) | 33294002081164 | Multilingual Juvenile - First Floor | Volume hold | Available | - |
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Found floating on the river inside a peach by an old couple, Momotaro grows up and fights the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years - Oxford University Press
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.
One 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. - Oxford University Press
Perhaps the most beloved of all Japanese folk tales is Momotaro's expedition to the Land of the Demons, accompanied by his companions, the Dog, the Monkey, and the Pheasant.
