The maiden of the blue willow and other Japanese folktales - Hema Pande

The Maiden of The Blue Willow and other Japanese Folktales is a collection of several beautiful folktales ofJapan. Author Hema Pande has travelled to Japan and has learnt their language and painting. Her deep love and respect for japanese folktales can be detected in the stories of this lovely collection which she has collected and published for the "enjoyment  of children and adult alike".

This book holds many fascinating stories such as tales of - Maiden of the blue willow, earless Ho-ichi,princess bowl-on-the-head and others. They are not only beautifully written but also very lucid in style making it very easy to read. They seem to flow effortlessly. It also feature many splendid illustrations which are made in Japanese style. The paintings which accompany every story imparts new life to the timeless tales. This book with it's age old stories and lovely illustrations are a rare treat indeed for the reader.
And as the author Hema Pande says 'The maiden of the blue willow and other Japanese folktales' will delight readers of any age,be it young or old or anything in between.

Here is the purchase link

https://www.amazon.in/Maiden-Willow-other-Japanese-Folktales/dp/8184778333/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534946208&sr=1-1&refinements=p_27%3AHema+Pande&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_FMwebp_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=51ZOquuC1mL&ref=plSrch

P.S.- I've added lots of illustrations from the book along with the cover page. Check those gorgeous arts out.