![]() ![]() He handles himself so bravely that, in the end, he is rewarded with just the right princess. As in any proper fairy tale, Issun Boshi is tested in several adventures. Because he saw himself as a swordfighter, a samurai, he made sure to take along the right equipment: a needle was his sword, a soup bowl was his boat, and a chopstick was its rudder. He then left his home to set off on a journey to find his place in the world. Although his parents raised him very lovingly, Issun Boshi realized one day that he would not grow any taller. He was thus called Issun Boshi, Japanese for one-inch boy. When the elderly couple did in fact bear a son, he turned out to be only one inch high. His mother had longed to have a child for so many years that she finally added "even if it is a very small one" to her wish. NubiTales retells classic childrens stories from a modern, multi-cultural perspective. ![]() With Grandpas help, Jack uses his smarts and some very special tools passed down through the generations to defeat the giants. In the reimagined story of Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack explores Hewa, the world of the giants. Tiny and brave-these are the two most striking characteristics of Issun Boshi. Just like any kid, Jack dreams of being a hero. This classic Japanese fairy tale tells the story of Issun Boshi, the tiny son of an old, long childless couple. "This classic Japanese fairy tale tells the story of Issun BĂ´shi, the tiny son of an old, long childless couple. ![]()
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