Description
Tales from Japan These three tales were carefully picked from a collection by Nankichi Niimi as part of a project to translate Japanese folktales into Arabic. This collection is considered one of the most famous children’s stories taught in Japanese schools. The author is distinguished by a style that is far from preaching or instructive. In addition to providing the element of enjoyment and suspense, he attempts to convey his messages to children indirectly, allowing them to use their imagination to deduce lessons and learn from them. Through narration in the voices of animals, the author attempts to establish a relationship of trust between children and animals. For example, the fox, whose hobby is mischief and harming others, who also appears compassionate and remorseful for his actions, tries to correct his mistakes with humans. He is scared to approach the gloves seller in the city, but the seller’s kindness leaves him wondering: Are humans really kind?
