Momotaro, the Peach Boy

Haiga says

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Once upon a time, an old couple found a giant peach in the river. Inside the peach was a magical boy named Momotaro. He grew strong and brave, and set off on an adventure to defeat the wicked devils on an island. With the help of friends he made along the way, he triumphed and returned home with treasure, bringing joy to his parents.

Originally a Japanese tale — the Japanese edition is on its way. Meanwhile you can enjoy it in English & Telugu.

Theme · Kindness makes brave and loyal friends.

Source · Exact chapter extracted from Japanese Fairy Tales (1908) via Project Gutenberg. Public-domain source wording preserved; formatting only.