Books like The Snow Wife by Robert D. San Souci
In this folk tale, a Japanese woodcutter betrays a promise and shares his terrifying encounter with a snow woman. The supernatural encounter costs him his wife, forcing him on a dangerous journey to win her back. The story explores themes of duty, betrayal, and the perilous nature of promises in folklore.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Robert D. San Souci
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