A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 25 Japanese myths retold for children Plt;bPgt;From award-winning illustrator Katie Ponder, enter a world of powerful gods, extraordinary creatures and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of Japanese myths. With more than 25 exciting tales backed up by fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the world of ancient Japanese culture and mythology.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;BRPgt;Plt;BRPgt;From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this book charts the full sweep of Japanese myth, revealing fascinating aspects of ancient Japanese ritual and customs along the way. Meet a whole host of mischievous creatures, such as the shapeshifting fox-spirit kitsune and the turtle-like kappa who loves cucumbers and sumo-wrestling! Say hello to the mighty gods and emperors, including the legendary first emperor of Japan P#8211; Jimmu and the powerful sun goddess Amaterasu, the chief deity in Shintoism.Plt;BRPgt;Plt;BRPgt;With delightful retellings by Japanese-born storyteller Masako Carey, Plt;iPgt;Myths of JapanPlt;/iPgt; is the perfect gift for children who love myths and legends.

Details

ISBN13: 9780241740262
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 144
Edition:
Publication Date: 18 Aug 2026
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 28.6(H)x23.5(L)x2(W)930
Weight (gm): 930

Author Biography

Plt;bPgt;Masako Carey Plt;/bPgt;is a Japanese-born storyteller who now lives in Northern Ireland. As a child, Masako loved reading books and watching animated Japanese folktales on TV. These early joys shaped her unique storytelling style. Today, Masako shares Japanese tales in schools, libraries, and community spaces, enchanting audiences of all ages and abilities.Plt;BRPgt;Plt;BRPgt;Plt;bPgt;Katie Ponder Plt;/bPgt;is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been featured in exhibitions at Somerset House, and the DK books Plt;iPgt;Greek MythsPlt;/iPgt;, Plt;iPgt;Norse MythsPlt;/iPgt;, Plt;iPgt;Egyptian MythsPlt;/iPgt;, Plt;iPgt;Goddesses and HeroinesPlt;/iPgt;, Plt;iPgt;Myths of ChinaPlt;/iPgt;, and Plt;iPgt;Celtic MythsPlt;/iPgt;. Her inspirations include ballet, ghost stories, and the greenhouses at Kew Gardens.

Reviews

Much like those fabulous gates that stand outside Shinto shrines, this beautifully illustrated compendium is a portal into a different world. These stories of the gods, heroes and magical creatures of ancient Japan may be about 1,200 years old, but for this reader, at least, they were completely new. * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *