Inaba no Shirousagi (Paperback)

Paperback. A gentle bilingual retelling of one of Japan's most beloved folktales - now in English and Japanese, side by side. A clever little white rabbit tricks a group of wani to help him cross the sea, but his mischief comes at a painful cost. Abandoned and hurting, he meets unkind advice from a group of proud brothers - until the youngest and gentlest of them, Onamuji, stops to help. What follows is a heartwarming tale of compassion rewarded, and a reminder that true kindness never goes unnoticed. Inaba no Shirousagi: The White Rabbit of Inaba is Book 9 in the Kogetsu Japanese Tales series, a collection of classic Japanese folktales retold for young readers ages 7-12. Each softly illustrated, bilingual picture book pairs warm watercolor artwork with English and Japanese text, making it perfect for family read-alouds, language learners, and anyone curious about Japan's rich storytelling tradition. Discover the full series: Book 1: Kaguya-hime ()Book 2: Urashima Taro ()Book 3: The Crane's Gift ()Book 4: Momotaro The Peach Boy ()Book 5: Kasa Jizo ()Book 6: Issun-boshi: The One-Inch Boy ()Book 7: Tanabata ()Book 8: Shita-kiri Suzume: The Tongue-Cut Sparrow ()Book 9: Inaba no Shirousagi: The White Rabbit of Inaba () A story of mischief, misfortune, and the quiet power of kindness - for young readers and lifelong fans of folktales alike. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…