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Rabbit Ears Treasury Far East Folktales: Peachboy, The Boy Who Drew Cats
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Product Description
Rabbit Ears Treasury of Far East Folktales enlightens and entertains with these stories form the Orient--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.
Peachboy
Read by Sigourney Weaver
Original Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto
In this story, set in ancient Japan, a couple discovers a little boy inside a giant peach. Momotaro, the "Peachboy," grows up to become a courageous hero who vanquishes the evil band of ogres who have been tormenting his people. This is an adaptation of Japan's most revered folktale.
The Boy Who Drew Cats
Read by William Hurt
Original Music by Mark Isham
This is the story of a small Japanese boy whose only interest is in drawing pictures of cats despite his entire village's struggle to defeat a mysterious demon who plagues the countryside. The boy's peculiar talent, at first deemed useless, ultimately restores prosperity to the land in this haunting and enchanting tale.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1700444 in Books
- Published on: 2007-05-08
- Released on: 2007-05-08
- Formats: Audiobook, Unabridged
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 5.77" h x .61" w x 4.97" l, .20 pounds
- Binding: Audio CD
Editorial Reviews
From AudioFile
Two classic Japanese folktales vividly brought to life by Rabbit Ears in print, video, and audio are favorites for story time--so this CD version is welcome. Sigourney Weavers melodic voice, highlighted by Ryuichi Sakamotos music, journeys readily from sweetness to stridency as the story tells the exploits of the Japanese folk hero Peach Boy. He appears to a childless farm couple, grows in strength, and sets off across land and sea to conquer the ogres who have been plaguing his people. Similarly, William Hurt tells of the boy who drew cats, who is cast out for his distracting hobby yet overcomes an evil demon with his artistry and his mothers advice. Mark Ishams music is a perfect counterpoint. D.P.D. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
