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May 29, 2020

The Brazilian story of 'How the Monkey Escaped Being Eaten' has just the best depiction of children that I've ever read. And, of course, the most amazing monkey ever.

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May 27, 2020

'How the Giantess Guimara Became Small' is a Brazilian story about how the Princess of the Giants falls in love with a much, much smaller man.

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May 25, 2020

'The Fountain of Giant Land' is the familiar story of three Princes off to find a magical item to heal their father with a very special twist.

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May 22, 2020

In our final story from Japan 'Watanabé Kills the Great Spider' we get a tale of heroism from the men of Raikō, the hero who adopted Kintarō in Monday's tale.

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May 20, 2020

'The Fox and The Badger' is a Japanese story about deceit and retribution that I'm sure I've told a version of before but I still really, really enjoy this version.

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