Momotaro: Peach Boy

by Weatherhill Distribution, George Suyeoka, Island Heritage

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0834830043
• ISBN13: 9780834830042
• Release Date: January 1972
• Publisher: Weatherhill
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Peach Boy - Love, Friendship and Adventure

A poor, elderly couple tenderly in love, but without children, receive a blessing of a large, ripe peach. Delighted with the abudance offered by this oversized peach, the couple is overwhelmed when they discover that inside the peach is a perfect baby boy. Although still poor, their house is filled with love and happiness with the arrival of the baby. Momotaro -Peach Boy - grows up into a strong young man and embarks on a heroic journey to defend his family. Along the way he makes friends and faces adventures and challenges that will be sure to delight the young reader. A wonderful story of coming of age, of good winning over evil, and of the strength and bonds of love and friendship.