In the more recent picture books that are published under the category of children’s literature, there are fewer books that outright shows stereotype concerning gender roles. However, there is a section of stories that are loved to this day that does show these things. Those are fairy/folk tales that has been present for generations. One example is an old Japanese folktale called “The Crane Wife,” or in my language, “Tsuru no Ongaesi” (literally translates to “The Crane’s Gratitude”). While this famous tale can have several different interpretations, such as “do not let your curiosity get the better of you,” I feel like it also shows how a wife should be; stay in the house, and be good to the man of the house and bow to his will. Just like