Peach Boy

Peach Boy
Author:
Publisher: Troll Communications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780816734108

When an old couple finds a baby inside a peach floating on the river, they raise him as their son, and he grows up to fight the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.

Peach Boy And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

Peach Boy And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories
Author: Florence Sakade
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1462908322

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents several Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich oral culture. Welcome to a fantastic world populated by magical teakettles, long-nosed goblins, brave warriors, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from Japanese folklore that has been passed down from generation to generation, the nine enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold just for today's readers. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries and important lessons, they're sure to become story time favorites. Included are some of Japan's best-loving children stories: Peach Boy The Magic Teakettle Monkey-Dance and Sparrow-Dance The Long-Nosed Goblins The Rabbit in the Moon The Rabbit in the Moon The Tongue-Cut Sparrow Sill Saburo The Toothpick Warriors The Sticky-Sticky Pine

Peach Boy

Peach Boy
Author:
Publisher: Usborne Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2009
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780746096659

Found floating on the river inside a peach by an old couple, Momotaro grows up and fights the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.

Peach Boy Riverside 2

Peach Boy Riverside 2
Author: Coolkyousinnjya
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2020-12-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1646598601

Get ready for a story that will really resonate in your heart—this marks the beginning of a classic fantasy tale full of epic world building!! A princess who does not yet know her destiny and a boy driven by the urging of his mysterious “peach” powers—when these two meet, it kicks off an epic adventure!! A princess who aspires to see the world, Saltherine, asks a traveler, Mikoto, to take her outside the walls of her home country. But then a group of “ogres,” creatures with immense power, attack the castle, upending the princess’s peaceful homeland in an instant!! Once the dust settles, the princess leaves on a journey to learn about the outside world and find Mikoto once again. Not long after, the nearby kingdom of Rimdarl is attacked by two ogres, Sett and Meki. Sally's new companion, Frau, battles Sett inside the ramparts to defend her, but his immense strength leaves her in a tight spot! Just then, a “peach” symbol just like Mikoto’s appears in Sally’s eye?! Meanwhile, another battle threatens to begin outside the castle! Don’t miss the stunning second volume of this stirring classic fantasy series!

Peach Boy Riverside 8

Peach Boy Riverside 8
Author: Johanne
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1636991467

The classic fantasy story that began with a fairy tale!! The true identity of the black harefolk turns out to be a former overlord whose powers were sealed away by Frau! When the overlord absorbs an ogre horn, he powers up, dragging Frau into an intense battle. But then a savage-looking Sally with a peach mark in her eye arrives?! The battle with the overlord threatens to pull even the heavens into the fray before reaching a shocking conclusion!

Peach Boy Riverside 3

Peach Boy Riverside 3
Author: Johanne
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2021-01-12
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1646599101

Get ready for a story that will really resonate in your heart—this marks the beginning of a classic fantasy tale full of epic world building!! A princess who does not yet know her destiny and a boy driven by the urging of his mysterious “peach” powers—when these two meet, it kicks off an epic adventure!! A princess who aspires to see the world, Saltherine, asks a traveler, Mikoto, to take her outside the walls of her home country. But then a group of “ogres,” creatures with immense power, attack the castle, upending the princess’s peaceful homeland in an instant!! On her journey to learn about the world outside her homeland, Sally is reunited with Mikoto and swears to fight discrimination before they once again go their separate ways. Sally’s next destination is the forest to the west where Winnie the witch lives. Encounters with witches, elves, beastmen, and new ogres teach Sally even more about the problems plaguing her world!! A new chapter in this classic fantasy story that began as a fairy tale, the “Witch of the Western Wood” Arc, begins! You won't want to miss a single page!

Momotaro

Momotaro
Author: Ruth Tabrah
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-09
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780896100091

Momotaro, the brave samurai born from a peach, journeys to Ogre Island to battle the evil oni in this classic Japanese folktale. With the help of a giant dog, a clever monkey, and a courageous pheasant, the young warrior fights to rescue his family and village from plunder. But will his strength and loyalty overcome the ogres' evil powers.

Peach Boy Riverside 9

Peach Boy Riverside 9
Author: Johanne
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1636995179

A super classic fantasy story that came from a fairy tale!! Long, long ago, there lived an old man and an old woman. The man went into the woods to chop firewood, while the woman went to the river to do laundry (etc.)—but this isn’t Mikoto’s past. This is a journey down memory lane to learn how Hikonomikoto Kibitsu, also known as “Momotaro,” met Mikoto and how they parted. The shocking flashback arc that connects the two Mikotos—collected here in one place!

Peach Boy Riverside 12

Peach Boy Riverside 12
Author: Coolkyousinnjya
Publisher: Kodansha USA
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2023-08-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

The king of Legedia is dead and Princess Domenica steps up as ruler. King Darrus, an ogre god from a neighboring land, reveals Domenica's true identity as an ogre-and declares war against Legedia. Meanwhile, Mikoto catches up with Sally and the team, but the reunion is met with infighting. Will Sally be able to distinguish the enemies from the allies?

Momotaro (The Peach Boy).

Momotaro (The Peach Boy).
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 9781503803268

Born from a peach, Momotaro uses courage, and sharing, to bring justice to his village. This beautifully illustrated, classic Japanese tale is one of adventure and the power of friends.