Clever Hikoichi (A Japanese Tale)

Tells, through animation, the story of a little Japanese boy in medieval Japan who saves his country by solving three difficult problems. Shows Hikoichi using applied science and personal fortitude to weigh a giant with a tiny scale, fight the giant with staves, and lift a huge stone. Provides a background for storytelling, creative dramatics, and reading.

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record