“Momotaro” explained in 4 pictures

Once upon a time, in a certain place, there lived an old man and an old woman. One day, while the old woman was washing clothes at the river, a big peach came bobbing, bobbing down the stream. She took the peach home and cut it open, and out came a healthy baby boy. The old man and old woman named the child “Momotaro” and raised him with great care.

🤔 It would be surprising if a big peach came floating by! How do you think you would feel if a baby came out from inside the peach?

Momotaro grew bigger and stronger. One day, he heard that the people in the village were being troubled by ogres. Momotaro said, “I will go help everyone,” and set off with the millet dumplings the old woman had made. When he shared the millet dumplings with a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant he met on the road, they all became Momotaro’s friends.

🤔 Momotaro shared his millet dumplings. How does it feel when you share with your friends?

Momotaro, the dog, the monkey, and the pheasant got on a boat and headed for Ogre Island. Across the sea, they began to see the island where the ogres lived. Momotaro felt a little nervous, but he was together with his friends. If everyone works together, everything will surely be all right.

🤔 Momotaro and his friends are feeling a little nervous. When you feel scared or worried, does being with someone help you feel safe?

Momotaro and his friends spoke to the ogres. “You must not take things from others or make trouble for everyone.” The ogres said, “We’re sorry,” and returned the things they had taken from the village. Momotaro and his friends brought the treasures back to the village, and everyone was very happy.

🤔 Momotaro and his friends worked together to help the villagers. If someone is in trouble, how could you help them?