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Grandpa Mouse is ready to take you and your child on a journey into a world rich with culture and strong moral values. Watch and listen as he tells the story of The Little Samurai, an adaptation of the traditonal Japanese folk tale, "Little One Inch." This story about a tiny boy named Taro and his quest to become a brave samurai captures the magic and culture of life in Japan while teaching life lessons that chidren everywhere can share. Little Taro is a clever, kind, and very brave boy who is only one inch tall! To prove his bravery, Taro decides to become a samurai warrior. One day, he sets out on a dangerous journey through the wilderness to reach the Emperor's palace. When he arrives, the Emperor is impressed with the boy's courage. He grants Taro the honour of becoming the samurai guard of the princess. Soon after accepting this special mission, Taro proves his worthiness by protecting princess Aya from a fierce ogre. Instead of fighting the ogre, however, Taro tickles him! The ogre is humiliated and runs off in disgrace, leaving behind his magic scepter. To show her gratitude, Aya wishes upon the scepter for Taro to become as tall as he is brave. Her wish granted, Princess Aya and Taro live happily ever after and leave us with the lesson that laughter is mightier than the sword. With the help of fun characters and original music and songs, this action-packed, animated story unfolds before your eyes. You and your child will delight in finding the hundred of animations, sounds, and other surprises waiting for you in The Little Samurai. |
