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Playful goblins with long noses- walking statues- and a delightful hero who just happens to be one inch tall-these are but a few of the charming characters you will meet in this collection of much-beloved Japanese childrens stories. This lovely collection - and its companion volume More Japanese Childrens Favorite Stories - has been delighting English-speaking children around the world for 60 years now- proving that good stories never wear out. With sparking illustrations and the promise that good will and kindness will carry the day- these tales will captivate children of all ages as they have for generations....