The hare and the tortoise had a race. The fast hare ran ahead, but...
This book includes the title story, "The Mice's Meeting," "The Sour Grapes," and "The Lying Shepherd Boy," four Aesop's fables in total.
● "Hajimete no Sekai Meisaku Ehon" Series ●
We deliver Japanese folktales, world folktales, and world masterpieces with beautiful language, friendly illustrations, and affordable prices. This series can be read to children as they grow, from 1-year-olds hearing stories for the first time to 6-year-olds who can read on their own.
Feature 1: A rich lineup of 80 volumes in total
The lineup broadly includes "Japanese Folktales" passed down from ancient times, "World Folktales" widely loved, starting with Grimm's Fairy Tales, and "World Masterpieces" loved by both children and adults, represented by Andersen's Fairy Tales. You can read them according to your child's interests. (A total of 80 volumes are scheduled to be published by October 2020.)
Feature 2: Portability
The books are a convenient size that fits perfectly in children's hands and are easy to carry. The volume is also suitable for busy parents to read aloud. Furthermore, they are affordably priced at 350 yen per book.
Feature 3: Friendly Illustrations
Features authentic animation illustrations supervised by Ajia-do, an animation planning and production company that has worked on "Manga Nippon Mukashi Banashi" and "Nintama Rantaro." Enjoy friendly and authentic illustrations by veteran artists.
Feature 4: Peace of Mind
A comprehensive commentary by children's literature scholar Keisuke Nishimoto is included at the end of each book, deepening the understanding of the stories for both parents and children. The books are also sturdily bound (hardcover) to prevent damage even when handled by small children.
Feature 5: Easy-to-Read Text
The "textbook typeface" is used for the main text, making it easy to read and learn the correct shapes of letters. All kanji and katakana in the main text have furigana (reading aids), making it ideal for first-time independent reading.
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