Yamataro Comes Back

Synopsis

After losing his parents, a bear named Yamatarou is brought up by a man. Yamatarou's companion is Shi-roku, a steam locomotive, and Yamatarou picks up the skill of mimicking the locomotive's whistle. This tale for nursery school children revolves around the bond of friendship between the bear and the steam locomotive. The high-quality illustrations convey a feeling of warmth to those who read it.