Playful goblins with long noses, walking statues and a delightful hero who just happens to be one inch tall - these are some of the wonderful characters you'll meet in this collection of the 20 best-loved Japanese children's stories.
Drawn from folklore and passed down for generations, these tales speak of the virtues of honesty, humility, kindness and good humour.
This classic book has now been lovingly revised with sparkling colour illustrations. With so many enchanting stories to choose from, readers will have a delightful time deciding which is their very favourite.