Issun Boshi (One-Inch Boy)
A Japanese Folktale
Multicultural Folktales
Children will love the ancient tale of Issun Boshi, a one-inch-tall boy who falls in love with a princess, slays a monster, and, through the power of a magical hammer, returns to normal size.
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978-1-5038-9409-9
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$22.95 | |
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978-1-5038-9567-6
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Category | Language Arts |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | Storytime Tales |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
| BISACS | JUV012020, JUV012030, JUV012040 |
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| Dewey | 398.2 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 550 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.2 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 213750 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Detailed maps, and Reviewed |
- About the Author
- About the Illustrator
- Beginning of Text
- Map
- A Japanese Folktale
- Write a New Story
- Think About It
Author: Nadia Higgins
Nadia Higgins has written more than 60 books for children. She loves to look for odd facts, great quotes, and interesting details in stories. She grew up in Rhode Island and now lives in Minnesota with her family.
Illustrator: JT Morrow
JT Morrow has been an illustrator for over twenty years and has won several awards. He specializes in creating parodies and imitations of the old and modern masters. Mr. Morrow lives just south of San Francisco with his wife and daughter.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Multicultural Folktales from School Library Journal on May 1, 2025
A collection of folktales from around the world in one spot. A spectacular tool for any educator to use to teach about fables, legends, and folklore. Some of the stories may be familiar to students, but offering them in conjunction with tales from other cultures brings the vibrancy of… View →
