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A curious child sits by the shore, hearing an old Japanese story about a fisherman who rode on a turtle's back to a beautiful place under the sea. The child asks questions, and the narrator recounts the tale, emphasizing the wonder and adventure of the journey.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tarō Yashima
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