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KOTO TALES: Musical Adventures from Japan. Each story is told with warmth and humor by Elizabeth, with koto accompaniment and a spinkling of Japanese phrases and songs. Step into a world of rolling rice balls, friendly dragons, and playful animal adventures.

Little Pink Fish ~ Winner of both an iParenting Media and Children's Music Web Award!!
Little Pink Fish offers uplifting surprises and fantastical fun. The stories are filled with frolic and play; a fish who learns to read, a monkey who teases a crab, a hero who sucks his thumb and a "hoppositional" froggy. Elizabeth's creative use of words and humor weave together Japanese phrases, charming choruses, and original music, making this CD sure to appeal to all ages from 4 up.
This release breaks new ground, as it is the first to include her own original tale, Little Pink Fish, and also an Okinawan story told to the accompaniment of a traditional Okinawan instrument, the sanshin. Falconer learned to play sanshin, a 3-stringed lute, and researched Okinawan traditional culture extensively in order to bring the singular sound of the sanshin to American listeners in a unique telling of a folktale about two frogs.
This is Koto World's 5th title in Elizabeth's series of "musical adventures" - perfect for emerging readers, adventuresome parents, and peace activists of all ages.



Little Pink Fish includes: Little Pink Fish, Crab and Monkey, Kintaro, Atabichi, the Hoppositional Frog. Total playing time: 58:23 "Four Thumbs Up (my daughter's & mine) for Little Pink Fish!" Tatsuo Tomeoka, Amazon Reviewer
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Once Up On a Lilypad
Croak! Croak! Kero! Kero! Jump to Japan with these fun-filled Japanese folktales!

       
Recipient of a Parents' Choice Silver Honor!
Once Up On A Lilypad includes these stories: Once Up On A Lilypad, The Cricket's Chirp, Roofle!, Papachu, The Looooong Name. Ages 4 and up. Total playing time: 59:23 "A first-rate collection from start to finish." School Library Journal
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The Crane's Story
Tales of Love from Japan

Recommended for ages 10 and up. Legends of old told with a fresh perspective, and gentle koto solos to listen to while you reflect on the stories.
The Crane's Story - Tales of Love from Japan includes these stories and pieces: The Crane's Story, Wings of Love (koto solo), The Tanabata Legend, The Golden Arrow, After After (koto solo). Ages 10 and up. Total playing time: 54:06 "Truly, her albums are worth collecting."-Napra Review
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Hana and the Dragon
and other tales from Japan

Folktales of friendship and sharing, with musical accompaniment.

         
Recipient of a Parents' Choice Silver Honor and a Storytelling World Honors Award!
Hana and the Dragon includes these stories: Hana and the Dragon, Grow, Nose, Grow, Rabbit and Crocodile, Roly-Poly Rice Ball, The Magic Seashell, Hana's Dream (koto solo). Ages 5 and up.Total Playing time: 57:08 "Enchanting!"- School Library Journal
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Plum Boy! and other tales from Japan
Folktales of gratitude and determination, with musical accompaniment.

         
Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner
NAPPA Honors Award Winner
Plum Boy! includes these stories: Plum Boy!, Kumo the Spider, Issunboshi, Shiro and Kuro, The Tale of the Snail. Ages 5 and up. Total playing time: 61:12. "An unusual, entertaining tour-de-force performance by a gifted artist." - Parents' Choice
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Chocolate Suite - Japanese Music for Chocolate Lovers will be sent with one GIANT HERSEY'S KISS (7 OZ SIZE) FOR JUST $16.00!

Koto World's "I Love You!" Gift Set!
Finally, Japanese music for chocolate lovers! Parents' Choice says, "This one is for day-dreaming." Share this daydream with someone special - like yourself! Order the "I Love You" Special, and it arrives with our very unique, triple-award winning CD and one giant solid milk chocolate kiss, complete with shiny wrapping and bow. Yes... shipping is FREE !! Hurry, before the daydream ends....!

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Road Trip Special Set!
Give yourself a break with over four hours of stories and music! Four fantastic award-winning CDs - just $50.00 - includes shipping! The Road Trip Set includes: Little Pink Fish, Once Up On A Lilypad, Hana and the Dragon, and Plum Boy! Yes... shipping is FREE!! Have a peaceful trip!

Love and Peace 2-CD Gift Set!
Show your love! Give these peaceful melodies and stories to someone special, or keep them for your own quiet inspiration!

Special 2-CD gift set of Award-Winning Lullaby Collection, "Oyasumi" and "The Crane's Story - tales of love from Japan." The set is only $25.00. Yes... shipping is FREE!!

Silver and Gold Gift Set!
Stories of Determination, Trust, Gratitude and Friendship. These tales of old are as meaningful as ever...appropriate for anyone who loves stories.Yes... shipping is FREE!!

Special CD Gift Set of Award-Winning Folktales only $25.00

         



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