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This charming story, written by beloved children's author Nankichi Niimi, is a very short fairy tale about a kind-hearted girl named Michiko. When she sees a mother struggling with her baby, Michiko steps in to help. As she tries to soothe the baby, something extraordinary happens—the baby smiles at her instead of crying. It's a simple yet heartwarming moment that will leave readers smiling, too. Perfect for reading aloud to young children.

Written by the celebrated children’s author Nankichi Niimi, Candy is a gentle and mysterious tale perfect for young listeners. A woman with two small children boards a boat on a warm spring day. Just as the ship is about to leave, a samurai comes running from the other side and leaps aboard. What happens next is quietly surprising… It is a heartwarming brief story, ideal for reading aloud to children.

This very short tale by Nankichi Niimi, a former elementary school teacher, gently captures the lively and curious nature of children. The story follows an invisible god who loves children and secretly plays with them. One day, the children begin to sense that the god is nearby—and soon, they are determined to catch him. Will they succeed? With warmth and imagination, this story beautifully reflects a child's world of wonder and play. A delightful read for all ages.

In this touching miniature tale by Nankichi Niimi, a little snail confides in a friend: “The shell on my back is full of sadness.” As the two snails talk, they gently explore where such feelings come from and what they might mean. Though written for children, Snail’s Sadness carries a quiet, thoughtful philosophy that speaks to readers of all ages. If you’ve ever felt lonely or sad for no reason at all, you might find comfort in remembering the snail’s tiny shell. A beautiful story — perfect for reading aloud to children.

The poems of Nankichi Niimi, much like his beloved fairy tales, are marked by a deep affection for nature and everyday life, as well as a delicate sensitivity of the heart. The Apple Cart Baby Carriage Hoop Lantern Light Shining Sparrow’s Song

明治时代，一位13岁的少年决心使煤油灯在晚上照亮整个村庄。但是村民并不太能接受新事物…… 明治時代，一位13歲的少年決心使煤油燈在晚上照亮整個村莊。但是村民並不太能接受新事物……

It is a gentle and poetic story by beloved children’s author Nankichi Niimi. A tiny, transparent baby snail rides on its mother’s back, just beginning to discover the world. Through a quiet conversation between mother and child, the newborn learns little by little about life, nature, and perhaps even things the mother herself does not yet know. It is a tender tale of growth and curiosity, perfect for bedtime reading and ideal for sharing with young children.

A Very Short Fairy Tale by Nankichi Niimi, one of Japan's most cherished children's authors. In this heartwarming story, a class of first graders learns an important lesson at school: never tell a lie. Their honesty and kindness are quietly tested when they befriend a little grebe. What does the little grebe feel? It is a gentle tale of friendship and truth, perfect for reading aloud to young children.

This Very Short Fairy Tale by beloved children's author Nankichi Niimi begins with a simple scene: rapeseed growing outside the window of a stable. Though not yet in bloom, its buds are full of promise. As the story unfolds, a skylark, a horse, a butterfly, and the rapeseed gradually come to understand the world around them—gaining awareness and beginning to see it with new eyes. A gentle and poetic tale, perfect for reading aloud to children, it quietly explores the moment when life begins to notice itself.

Written by beloved children's author Nankichi Niimi, Rabbit—A Very Short Fairy Tale is a humorous and heartwarming story about a man who wanted to buy a donkey but was tricked into buying a rabbit. No matter how long he waits, the rabbit won't grow! What will the man do next? This charming tale is full of gentle humor and classic storytelling, perfect for reading aloud to children.

This is a short fairy tale by renowned children's author Nankichi Niimi. A young girl, crouching by a pond, accidentally drops her precious hairpin into the water. A fish finds it, but knowing how important it is to the girl, he refuses to return it. What will happen next? A gentle story of friendship between a fish and a girl, perfect for reading aloud to children.

A Very Short Fairy Tale by Nankichi Niimi, one of Japan's most beloved children's story authors. A crab opens a barbershop—but no customers come. So, determined and full of hope, the little crab sets off to the beach in search of clients. Filled with gentle humor and charm, this short tale is perfect for young children to read aloud.

This is a Very Short Fairy Tale by renowned children’s author Nankichi Niimi. It tells the heartwarming story of a young girl who has lost her mother and a nightingale who has lost her child. Perfect for reading aloud to children.

Written by celebrated children’s author Nankichi Niimi, this Very Short Fairy Tale begins with an old carriage standing quietly in front of the village office. Its green paint has faded in the rain, and its iron frame has turned red with rust. Children often gather and play around it—until one day, the village mayor arrives and says something surprising to them. What did the mayor say? This gentle tale invites readers to consider how we treat old but meaningful things. Full of warmth and subtle reflection, it’s perfect for reading aloud to children.

This is a Very Short Fairy Tale by beloved children’s author Nankichi Niimi. A mother sparrow with a bad leg lays three eggs—but she worries: what if her chicks are born with the same disability? It is a gentle and thoughtful story, perfect for reading aloud to children.

This is a short fairy tale by renowned children's author Nankichi Niimi. On a summer day, a group of boys eagerly prepare for their annual mock battle against children from the neighboring village. But their "enemies" seem different this year, leaving the boys confused. What has happened? It is a story based on childhood memories, perfect for reading aloud to children.

In this very short fairy tale by beloved children's author Nankichi Niimi, a young shoemaker's boy crafts his first pair of shoes. When a traveler buys them, the boy is filled with joy—it's his very first sale. But what comes next? As the boy takes his first step into the adult world, his heart begins to change. A quiet, thoughtful tale of growing up—perfect for reading aloud to children.

This charming tale by Nankichi Niimi tells the story of a young girl in a red ribbon hat who meets a red dragonfly during her summer stay at a fabulous retreat. The dragonfly grows fond of the girl. As summer ends, the girl must return to Tokyo—what will happen to the red dragonfly? Perfect for children's storytelling, this brief yet heartwarming fairy tale captures the fleeting beauty of summer and the bond between the girl and the dragonfly.

Written by the beloved Japanese children's author Nankichi Niimi, Fox is a gentle, moonlit tale inspired by the author's childhood memories. In this very short fairy tale, a group of children walk from their small village to a neighboring one to see a night festival. As the moonlight casts short shadows behind them, one boy buys a pair of wooden clogs. What happens next? Poetic and straightforward, this story is perfect for reading aloud to children.

This is a very short fairy tale by renowned children's author Nankichi Niimi. One day, a horse wakes up from a nap and shouts that someone has stolen his legs! He pulls his horse friend into the commotion, and the two cause a big fuss. What happens next? It is a humorous and lighthearted story, perfect for reading aloud to children.