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Princess Kaguya: The Bamboo Princess: A Magical and Heartwarming Japanese Folktale for Kids Ages 8-10
Paperback
Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 2 2026
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.16 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Princess Kaguya: The Bamboo Princess (A Magical Japanese Folktale for Kids Ages 8-12)
Deep in the peaceful countryside of Japan, a humble bamboo cutter makes a discovery that will change his life forever.
Inside a glowing stalk of bamboo, he finds a tiny, radiant girl no bigger than his thumb.
He and his wife take her in and raise her as their own, naming her Kaguya. As she grows, her beauty and grace become known far and wide, drawing the attention of nobles and even the Emperor himself. But Princess Kaguya carries a secret-one that connects her to a place far beyond the earth.
As time passes, she must face a destiny she cannot escape.
Inspired by one of Japan's oldest and most beloved folktales, Princess Kaguya: The Bamboo Princess retells the timeless story with warmth, clarity, and emotional depth for young readers. Blending gentle fantasy with cultural heritage, this book introduces children to the beauty, mystery, and meaning behind a classic Japanese legend.
Perfect for readers aged 8-12, this story explores themes of family, identity, love, and letting go.
Keywords & Themes: Japan, Princess Kaguya, bamboo cutter, Japanese folktale, children's story, mythology, fantasy, cultural story, emotional tale, classic legend, family, destiny, traditional Japan, middle grade fiction.
A timeless story of wonder and beauty-about where we come from, and where we truly belong.
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