Hanasaka Jiisan: The Old Man Who Made Trees Bloom: 花咲か爺さん: Kogetsu Japanese Tales, Book 10: ... 10

A gentle bilingual retelling of one of Japan's most beloved folktales - now in English and Japanese, side by side. A poor but kind old man and his wife share a simple, happy life with their beloved dog, Shiro, whose gentle spirit brings them unexpected fortune. When a jealous neighbor's harsh treatment leads to heartbreak, the old couple's enduring love transforms their grief into something wondrous - turning bare branches into blossoms and touching the heart of even a passing lord. A timeless story of loyalty, loss, and the quiet power of kindness that outshines greed every time. Hanasaka Jiisan: The Old Man Who Made Trees Bloom is Book 10 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 (かぐや姫) Book 2: Urashima Taro (浦島太郎) Book 3: The Crane's Gift (鶴の恩返し) Book 4: Momotarō The Peach Boy (桃太郎) Book 5: Kasa Jizo (笠地蔵) Book 6: Issun-bōshi: The One-Inch Boy (一寸法師) Book 7: Tanabata (七夕) Book 8: Shita-kiri Suzume: The Tongue-Cut Sparrow (舌切り雀) Book 9: Inaba no Shirousagi: The White Rabbit of Inaba (因幡の白兎) Book 10: Hanasaka Jiisan: The Old Man Who Made Trees Bloom (花咲か爺さん) A story of loyalty, loss, and blossoms born from love - for young readers and lifelong fans of folktales alike.