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This charming tale by Nankichi Niimi tells the story of a young girl in a red ribbon hat who meets a red dragonfly during her summer stay at a fabulous retreat. The dragonfly grows fond of the girl. As summer ends, the girl must return to Tokyo—what will happen to the red dragonfly? Perfect for children's storytelling, this brief yet heartwarming fairy tale captures the fleeting beauty of summer and the bond between the girl and the dragonfly.

Transforming into Geta is a playful and imaginative tale by famed Japanese children’s author Nankichi Niimi. In a quiet village beside a flowing river, a mother raccoon sat beneath the alders, teaching her baby the art of transformation. “When you become a monk,” she said, “you must wear the proper robe. When you become a samurai, wear a topknot, grow a beard, and carry a sword.” But what happens when the little raccoon tries to transform… into a pair of wooden clogs? This whimsical tale brings traditional Japanese folklore to life with humor and heart. Perfect for reading aloud...

One day, a green frog and a yellow frog happened to meet in the middle of a field. “You’re yellow—what a dirty color,” said the green frog. “You’re green—do you think that’s beautiful?” replied the yellow frog. Their words led to a quarrel, and soon, they were fighting. What happened next? This short, thoughtful story gently explores themes of prejudice, pride, and learning to understand one another. Perfect for reading aloud to children.

The Snail Song is a gentle and nostalgic tale by beloved Japanese children’s author Nankichi Niimi. The king noticed a snail slowly crawling along a stone wall one morning. As he watched, he remembered a song he sang as a child about snails. “Snail, snail, stalk out your horn, I think...” But try as he might, he couldn’t remember the rest of the song. So he turned to his servants and asked, “Do you know the snail song?” What happened next? This story stirs childhood memories and gentle curiosity—a perfect read-aloud for children.

"Gon the Fox" is Nankichi Niimi's most famous children's book. It is often included in textbooks at elementary schools in Japan. He published this work at 18, and like Gon, he had a lonely childhood. Therefore, it is thought that he may have depicted the meaning of his existence through this little fox.

The Fox’s Messenger is a whimsical short story by beloved Japanese children’s author Nankichi Niimi. In Japanese folklore, foxes are magical creatures capable of transforming into humans, often appearing as beautiful women. They can be clever tricksters, mysterious visitors, or even kind-hearted protectors. But the fox in this story is slightly different—perhaps a bit foolish and certainly amusing. Filled with charm and gentle humor, this tale is perfect for reading aloud to children and offers a lighthearted take on one of Japan’s most famous mythical animals.

This is a heartwarming micro-story by beloved Japanese children’s author Nankichi Niimi. Three stars quarreled high in the sky on a cold winter night as the wind howled around them. Though they were usually the best of friends, the middle star kept saying, “It’s cold, it’s cold,” which led the other two to start teasing him. Down below, in a frozen rice field, a night heron cried out. Then, without a sound, the middle star quietly began to fall. What happened next? It is a gentle, imaginative tale perfect for bedtime reading. Ideal for young children, this very short fairy tale ...

It is a gentle and poetic story by beloved children’s author Nankichi Niimi. A tiny, transparent baby snail rides on its mother’s back, just beginning to discover the world. Through a quiet conversation between mother and child, the newborn learns little by little about life, nature, and perhaps even things the mother herself does not yet know. It is a tender tale of growth and curiosity, perfect for bedtime reading and ideal for sharing with young children.

The Found Trumpet is a very short fairy tale written by beloved Japanese author Nankichi Niimi. Once upon a time, there was a lonely young man. He had no family—no father, mother, or siblings—and lived quietly alone. But deep inside, he longed to do something remarkable, to become someone great. One day, he discovered a trumpet. And then... what happened next? This touching, imaginative tale is perfect for reading aloud to children, inspiring dreams of hope and purpose.

"Mandarin Ducks" is a fairy tale by Nankichi Niimi that likens true love between a man and a woman to a pair of Mandarin ducks. A haggard young man gazes upon the loving Mandarin duck couple every day, and then, suddenly, by a spring in the forest, an old man with a white beard appears and speaks to him. The old man is a spring hermit. This book is a fantastical story reminiscent of an old Chinese legend.

Written by renowned children's author Nankichi Niimi, Bamboo Shoots is a gentle and whimsical tale perfect for reading aloud to children. The story follows a curious young bamboo shoot growing underground, eager to explore the world. But its mother, the tall bamboo, warns it gently: "Don't go too far. If you leave the bushes, you'll be trampled by horses." What will the bamboo shoot do next? A charming, brief fairy tale with a touch of wisdom—ideal for young readers and bedtime storytelling.

This Very Short Fairy Tale by beloved children's author Nankichi Niimi begins with a simple scene: rapeseed growing outside the window of a stable. Though not yet in bloom, its buds are full of promise. As the story unfolds, a skylark, a horse, a butterfly, and the rapeseed gradually come to understand the world around them—gaining awareness and beginning to see it with new eyes. A gentle and poetic tale, perfect for reading aloud to children, it quietly explores the moment when life begins to notice itself.

Written by beloved children's author Nankichi Niimi, Rabbit—A Very Short Fairy Tale is a humorous and heartwarming story about a man who wanted to buy a donkey but was tricked into buying a rabbit. No matter how long he waits, the rabbit won't grow! What will the man do next? This charming tale is full of gentle humor and classic storytelling, perfect for reading aloud to children.

This charming story, written by beloved children's author Nankichi Niimi, is a very short fairy tale about a kind-hearted girl named Michiko. When she sees a mother struggling with her baby, Michiko steps in to help. As she tries to soothe the baby, something extraordinary happens—the baby smiles at her instead of crying. It's a simple yet heartwarming moment that will leave readers smiling, too. Perfect for reading aloud to young children.

This is a short fairy tale by renowned children's author Nankichi Niimi. A young girl, crouching by a pond, accidentally drops her precious hairpin into the water. A fish finds it, but knowing how important it is to the girl, he refuses to return it. What will happen next? A gentle story of friendship between a fish and a girl, perfect for reading aloud to children.

A Very Short Fairy Tale by Nankichi Niimi, one of Japan's most beloved children's story authors. A crab opens a barbershop—but no customers come. So, determined and full of hope, the little crab sets off to the beach in search of clients. Filled with gentle humor and charm, this short tale is perfect for young children to read aloud.

This is a Very Short Fairy Tale by renowned children’s author Nankichi Niimi. It tells the heartwarming story of a young girl who has lost her mother and a nightingale who has lost her child. Perfect for reading aloud to children.

This is a short fairy tale by renowned children's author Nankichi Niimi. On a summer day, a group of boys eagerly prepare for their annual mock battle against children from the neighboring village. But their "enemies" seem different this year, leaving the boys confused. What has happened? It is a story based on childhood memories, perfect for reading aloud to children.

It is a gentle and poetic story by beloved children’s author Nankichi Niimi. Spring had arrived in the countryside—cherry blossoms and birds were singing. But deep in the mountains, winter still lingered, with snow remaining on the peaks. There, a deer family lived quietly. The fawn, not yet a year old, had never seen spring. “Father, what is spring-like?” the little deer asked. It is a tender, thoughtful tale about the changing seasons and a child’s curiosity. Perfect for bedtime reading and sharing with young children.

This is a very short fairy tale by renowned children's author Nankichi Niimi. One day, a horse wakes up from a nap and shouts that someone has stolen his legs! He pulls his horse friend into the commotion, and the two cause a big fuss. What happens next? It is a humorous and lighthearted story, perfect for reading aloud to children.