From singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, readers of all ages will find engaging characters and moments of magic in these beloved Japanese folk tales.

t The magic mortar -- $t How to fool a cat -- $t The dragon's tears -- $t The rolling mochi cakes -- $t The robe of feathers -- $t The princess and the herdboy -- $t Urashima Taro -- $t The flying farmer -- $t The fairy crane -- $t The old man with a wen -- $t Why the red elf cried -- $t The biggest in the world -- $t The sandal seller -- $t The singing turtle -- $t Saburo the Eel Catcher -- $t Kintaro's adventures.