[Mugawa Bunkage] Animal Whispers Collection

Animal Whispers Collection From early readers to picture books, from classic literature to beloved fairy tales, from vast forests to tranquil ponds, this collection invites you to discover the lives in every corner from a new perspective. Featuring three curated series for a multifaceted experience, all in one place! The Blue Bird A Nobel Prize in Literature recipient from 1911, its influence remains undiminished after a century. As long as humanity's pursuit of happiness continues, the story of The Blue Bird will inspire every generation. It is said that finding the blue bird brings happiness. But where is the blue bird? To help a sick neighbor girl, siblings Tyltyl and Mytyl embark on a quest to find the blue bird, guided by the fairy Bérylune. The story unfolds as the siblings search for the blue bird. Accompanied by spirits of cats, dogs, water, fire, bread, and sugar, they journey through wondrous realms—meeting their deceased grandparents in the Land of Memory, confronting their fears in the Night Palace under the Goddess of Night, and witnessing the unhappiness of unbridled pleasure in the Garden of Happiness... Experiencing gain and loss, a series of disappointments and setbacks, will their simple and kind hearts find the happy blue bird? And what truly is happiness? The Jungle Book An adventure of a "wolf boy"! Discipline vs. Self-Discovery Mowgli, a human boy raised by wolves, learns and adheres to the laws of the jungle under the wise guidance and protection of the bear Baloo, the panther Bagheera, and the python Kaa, gradually growing into a robust young man. The wild jungle is a world where the strong prey on the weak, and each species has its own way of survival. Although Mowgli is not as fast as his wolf brothers, nor as strong as the giant elephants or tigers, he continuously learns from the wise, ingeniously applying various skills to gain immense strength. However, being human, he is eventually ostracized by other animal communities and is forced to return to human society, embarking on an unfamiliar journey, only to be driven away by stones. How will he face these setbacks? In the end, will he become a socialized human or a member of the jungle? Who Should Ride the Donkey? Core Value: Confidence ~ Thinking Critically, Deciding Bravely ~ Uncle Mu and his son lead their donkey to town. Along the way, they encounter many people. Some say it's foolish not to ride a donkey, while others suggest the father should ride, or that he shouldn't, and some even accuse them of animal cruelty... So, who should ride the donkey? The Cricket and the Ant Core Value: Perseverance ~ Diligent Effort, Sweet After Bitterness ~ LeLe and BeiBei meet diligent ants and playful crickets. At first, they join the ants in carrying food to prepare for winter. But the work is too tiring, and they can't resist running off to play with the crickets... When winter arrives, cold and hungry, they have no choice but to return to the ant colony for help. Will the ants assist them? The Frog Prince Core Value: Integrity ☆ Paired Music: Beethoven's "Für Elise" The princess's golden ball falls into the pond and cannot be retrieved! Fortunately, Mr. Frog can help, but he asks the princess to promise him three things first: to eat with the princess, to play in her room, and to receive a kiss from her! Unexpectedly, after getting her golden ball back, the princess runs away without looking back. Will the princess keep her promise? The Ugly Duckling Core Value: Love and Acceptance ☆ Paired Music: Mozart's Symphony No. 24 Mother Duck hatches an "ugly duckling," whom his siblings dislike. The ugly duckling, wandering by the river, is washed away by the current and can't find his way home, so he begins to roam. As the wandering ugly duckling grows, one day, he discovers an astonishing truth...