The Inch-High Samurai (Kodansha Children's Bilingual Classics) - Tapa dura

"Will captivate readers. Retold in droll, boisterous verse, this tale features many of the common themes running through Western fairytales, yet retains a uniquely Japanese flavor. The series will be a worthy addition to the multicultural bookshelf." --Publishers Weekly "Brimming with the familiar and great themes of loyalty, courage and generosity." --Asahi Evening News "Would make an excellent gift for any child, in Japan and abroad." --Tokyo Today "Will captivate readers. Retold in droll, boisterous verse, this tale features many of the common themes running through Western fairytales, yet retains a uniquely Japanese flavor. The series will be a worthy addition to the multicultural bookshelf." -Publishers Weekly "Brimming with the familiar and great themes of loyalty, courage and generosity." -Asahi Evening News "Would make an excellent gift for any child, in Japan and abroad." -Tokyo Today "Will captivate readers. Retold in droll, boisterous verse, this tale features many of the common themes running through Western fairytales, yet retains a uniquely Japanese flavor. The series will be a worthy addition to the multicultural bookshelf." -Publishers Weekly "Brimming with the familiar and great themes of loyalty, courage and generosity." -Asahi Evening News "Would make an excellent gift for any child, in Japan and abroad." -Tokyo Today "Will captivate readers. Retold in droll, boisterous verse, this tale features many of the common themes running through Western fairytales, yet retains a uniquely Japanese flavor. The series will be a worthy addition to the multicultural bookshelf." -Publishers Weekly "Brimming with the familiar and great themes of loyalty, courage and generosity." -Asahi Evening News "Would make an excellent gift for any child, in Japan and abroad." -Tokyo Today

The brave little boy who sailed to the Capital in a teacup and fought a demon with a needle to win the love of a lady is Japanese cousin to Tom Thumb. The brave little boy who sailed to the Capital in a teacup and fought a demon with a needle to win the love of a Lady is a Japanese cousin to Tom Thumb.