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The Tongue-Cut Sparrow

A Japanese Folktale

M. J. YorkSeries: Folktales from Around the World
4.5
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Pages
24
Year
2012
Language
English

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A kind old man and his greedy wife learn lessons from a tiny sparrow in this folktale from Japan. Folktales from Around the World transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text, these faithful retellings will fascinate young readers while teaching them what we have in common with cultures from around the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a map of the story's country of origin as well as a discussion of the story's meaning. An introduction to the illustrator is also included.

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