A Memorable Book for Girls Ages 4 and Up!

This definitive book for picture books to read aloud has the following seven features.

(1) A total of 22 stories, including classic tales from Japan and around the world and hidden masterpieces by well-known children's authors, have been carefully selected by a leading authority in children's literature (the editor). (2) The collection is filled with works written in beautiful Japanese and rich in flavor. (3) Beautiful, original illustrations by popular picture book authors and illustrators expand the world of these classics. (4) Each story is accompanied by a suggested reading time. (5) At the end of each story, there is a "story commentary" from the editor's unique perspective. (6) Most of the stories, including translations of folk tales, are published in full rather than just abridged versions, allowing you to appreciate their true beauty. (7) The book comes with a mini-book containing excerpts from two of the stories.

Works included in this book include "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Princess Kaguya," "The Match Girl," "The Mouse's Bride," "The Snow Maiden," "The Tale of the Raging Boy," "The Mermaid's Shoes," "Mother's Eyes," and more.