These ten charming stories from some of Japan's best-loved early 20th century writers for children will take you into a world of wonder, curiosity, love and life as seen through the eyes of butterflies, snails and other insect heroes. Many available for the first time in English, and with new, full color illustrations, these beautifully crafted, classic stories will appeal to young readers everywhere with a love of nature and a taste for adventure. A Bug's Life by Yumeno Kyusaku, The Grasshopper Goes Shopping by Murayama Kazuko, The Ant & The Mushroom by Miyazawa Kenji, The Horsefly Says Thank You by Yumeno Kyusaku, The Butterfly & The Angry Wave by Ogawa Mimei, The Flea & The Mosquito by Yumeno Kyusaku, The Snail by Nankichi Niimi, The Black Butterfly & Mother by Ogawa Mimei, The Three Ants by Ogawa Mimei, The Gimme Gimme Monk by Yumeno Kyusaku. Translated and illustrated by Tom Vincent.