Yuki Onna: The Snow Woman: 雪女: 雪女

A bittersweet Japanese folktale about love, promises, and the stories we carry through generations.High in the snow-covered mountains of Japan, a young woodcutter named Minokichi survives an encounter with a mysterious woman made of snow - on one condition: he must never speak of what he saw. Years later, a chance meeting with a gentle traveler named Oyuki changes his life forever. But some promises, once broken, can never be undone.Yuki Onna: The Snow Woman is a bilingual (English/Japanese) retelling of one of Japan's most beloved and haunting legends, brought to life through soft watercolor illustrations. Unlike many modern retellings, this story stays true to the folktale's original spirit - one where love, loss, and quiet sacrifice sit side by side, and not every ending is simply "happy."Perfect for children ages 7-12 (and the adults who read with them), this book offers a gentle introduction to Japanese folklore, bilingual reading practice, and an open door for conversations about stories that don't always end the way we expect.Book 17 in the Kogetsu Japanese Tales series.