Hana and the Dragon and other tales from Japan

About the Artist
Award-winning Koto Master and Storyteller Elizabeth Falconer began studying koto in 1979. After over a decade of studies in Japan, she returned to the United States teach and perform. Her unique "Koto Tales" creations have made her popular in libraries, schools, and festivals in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. This is her second release of stories blended with koto music.

Product Description
Winner of both Parents' Choice Silver and Storytelling World Honors Awards! Enchanting Japanese folktales told with warmth and humor by Elizabeth Falconer. With her creative adaptations and her 13-string Japanese koto to accompany the stories, storytelling and music rise to new heights. Hear the koto as a runaway riceball, dragon'e wings, rolling waves and more. This collection features stories of friendship, sharing, and trust. Suitable for listeners 5 and up.

Hana and the Dragon and other tales from Japan,Elizabeth Falconer,Koto World,A runaway riceball, a dragon that needs a friend, a magic fan. Tales for ages 5 and up told with warmth and humor by Elizabeth Falconer, a koto master and "storyteller with a feather-light touch," told to the accompaniment of the 13-string Japanese koto.

Average customer rating: Roly Poly Fun!

Hana and the Dragon and other tales from Japan Elizabeth Falconer Manufacturer: Koto World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Plum Boy! and other tales from Japan Once Up On A Lilypad Little Pink Fish Under the Cherry Blossom Tree: An Old Japanese Tale Crow Boy (Picture Puffins) ASIN: B000059GYA Release Date: 2001-01-15

Tracks:

1. Hana and the Dragon
2. Grow, Nose, Grow!
3. Rabbit and Crocodile
4. Roly-Poly Rice Ball
5. The Magic Seashell
6. Hana's Dream (Instrumental)

Album Description

Winner of both Parents' Choice Silver and Storytelling World Honors Awards! Enchanting Japanese folktales told with warmth and humor by Elizabeth Falconer. With her creative adaptations and her 13-string Japanese koto to accompany the stories, storytelling and music rise to new heights. Hear the koto as a runaway riceball, dragon'e wings, rolling waves and more. This collection features stories of friendship, sharing, and trust. Suitable for listeners 5 and up.

Customer Reviews:

Roly Poly Fun!.......2002-12-18

What a delightful recording! My kids love it. My daughter's favorite is the one about the runaway rice ball. Her younger brother's favorite is called "Grow Nose, Grow," which stars a Japanese badger named Mr. Tanuki. They have been singing the catchy "Bean Jam Sweets" tune for days now. We have it in the car and have been listening to it all over town. Personally, I love the sound of the koto - it adds a lot of atmosphere to the stories.

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