Inaba no Shirousagi: The White Rabbit of Inaba: 因幡の白兎: A Japanese Folktale: 因幡の白兎 Folktale

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 (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) >A story of mischief, misfortune, and the quiet power of kindness - for young readers and lifelong fans of folktales alike.