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    Momotaro (The Peach Boy): A Japanese Folktale
    Momotaro (The Peach Boy): A Japanese Folktale
    Momotaro (The Peach Boy): A Japanese Folktale
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    Momotaro (The Peach Boy): A Japanese Folktale

    By M. J. York and Betsy Thompson

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    Born from a peach, Momotaro uses courage, and sharing, to bring justice to his village. This beautifully illustrated, classic Japanese tale is one of adventure and the power of friends.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2012
    ISBN9781614733638
    Momotaro (The Peach Boy): A Japanese Folktale

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