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Rabbit Ears Treasury Far East Folktales: Peachboy, The Boy Who Drew Cats

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Rabbit Ears Treasury Far East Folktales: Peachboy, The Boy Who Drew Cats

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.
Country USA
Manufacturer Listening Library (Audio)
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2007-05-08
UnitCount 1
Format Audiobook
UPCs 000739356003
EANs 0000739356003