Born from a peach, Momotaro uses courage, and sharing, to bring justice to his village. This beautifully illustrated, classic Japanese tale is one of adventure and the power of friends.
- Folktales
- About the Illustrator
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Dewey | 398.2 |
| Lexile | 690 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
| Guided Reading Level | P |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
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| Format | Hosted ebook |
| ISBN | 9781623232122 |
| Copyright | 2013 |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 8.25 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, 1-color illustrations |
A noteworthy review of Folktales from Around the World from Library Media Connection on September 1, 2013
These easy-to-read books retell worldwide folktales in a child-friendly manner. Colorful illustrations, along with monochromatic illustrations, add to the narration. At the end of each book is a discussion of folktales in general and the specific folktale, including a question for further discussion. These tales will be useful in literature and social studies courses; they can be used to focus on a specific culture or tale or to compare and contrast narrative-styles between cultures. Lacking is a glossary or introductory material. All readers will benefit from this exposure to folktales, particularly when tying literature across the curriculum.
Author: M. J. York
M. J. York has an undergraduate degree in English and history and a master's degree in library science. M. J. lives in Minnesota and works as a children's-book editor. She has always been fascinated by myths, legends, and fairy tales from around the world.
Illustrator: Betsy Thompson
A former educator, Betsy Thompson is now a full-time artist and illustrator. In addition to spending time with her family, Betsy's favorite things include seaside picnics, sunny rainstorms, starry nights, and creating in her studio. Betsy lives with her professor husband and two daughters on the coast of Maine.