Mysterious tales of Japan /
[expanded, developed, and reinterpreted by] Rafe Martin ; illustrated by Tatsuro Kiuchi.
- New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c1996.
- 74 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Translation of folk tales of Japan.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 74).
Urashima TarÅ -- Green willow -- Ho-Ichi the earless -- The snow woman -- Kogi -- The crane maiden -- The pine of Akoya -- Snake husband ; Frog friend -- The boy who drew cats -- Black hair.
School Library Journal starred Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.) Horn Book Starred
Presents a collection of traditional Japanese tales, which unfold in strange situations and end in eerie conclusions, that mirror the realities of our own lives.