In this little volume, you will meet the main characters that weave throughout all of the stories that are set in ancient Japan. You will meet Mokubei, a wise man and his young friend, Tomo-san, his dog, Kido, and various other characters to help tell the tales. Each of the stories has a happy ending and a moral to reinforce the important lessons to be learned. These tales are sure to be a joy for parents, teachers, and young readers.