Korean Children's Favorite Stories

2012-11-06 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Kim So-Un
Release : 2012-11-06
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 160/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Korean Children's Favorite Stories by : Kim So-Un

Download or read book Korean Children's Favorite Stories written by Kim So-Un. This book was released on 2012-11-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans. Pulsating with the rhythm of life and the seasons, these Korean fables transport the reader to a wonderland where ants talk, a baby rabbit outwits a tiger, a tree fathers a child, and a toad saves a whole village. Korean stories include: The Story Bag The Pheasant, the Dove, and the Magpie The Bridegroom's Shopping The Bad Tiger The Great Flood The Pumpkin Seeds The Grateful Tiger The Three Princesses And more… The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

Korean Children's Favorite Stories

2004-04-15 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Kim So-Un
Release : 2004-04-15
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 916/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Korean Children's Favorite Stories by : Kim So-Un

Download or read book Korean Children's Favorite Stories written by Kim So-Un. This book was released on 2004-04-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans. These Korean fables pulsate with the rhythm of life and the seasons, transporting the reader to a wonderland where ants talk, a baby rabbit outwits a tiger, a tree fathers a child, and a toad saves a whole village. Korean stories include: The Story Bag The Pheasant, the Dove, and the Magpie The Bridegroom's Shopping The Bad Tiger The Great Flood The Pumpkin Seeds The Grateful Tiger The Three Princesses And more… The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

Three Korean Fairy Tales

2019-10-01 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Kim So-Un
Release : 2019-10-01
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 942/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Three Korean Fairy Tales by : Kim So-Un

Download or read book Three Korean Fairy Tales written by Kim So-Un. This book was released on 2019-10-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multicultural children's book presents a selection of traditional Korean folk tales that are instantly recognizable to Koreans of all ages. These treasured tales are retold by Kim So-un, an eminent storyteller who is a household name in Korea. The illustrations combine modern and traditional Korean art elements and techniques in telling these classic stories. In the Tuttle tradition of bringing beloved stories from other countries to new generations of readers, this book presents the following tales: "The Magic Gem" answers the question why do dogs and cats fight? When the house feline recovers the story's prized title jewel, the family dog bears a grudge that is passed down through the ages. "The Deer and the Woodcutter" follows a merciful man who saves a deer's life and is rewarded with love and luck. When he's turned into a rooster, he expresses his joy each dawn through his loud crowing. "The Tigers of the Kumgang Mountains" concludes the anthology with a cautionary tale about overcoming challenges. A hunter's son sets out for revenge but instead learns that things are not always as they appear, and that persistence and sacrifice hold richer rewards. With Three Korean Fairy Tales, kids and parents alike will learn about Korean culture by experiencing the country's rich storytelling tradition.

Asian Children's Favorite Stories

2006-11-15 Juvenile Fiction

Author : David Conger
Release : 2006-11-15
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 692/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Asian Children's Favorite Stories by : David Conger

Download or read book Asian Children's Favorite Stories written by David Conger. This book was released on 2006-11-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book showcases many of the stories and fairy tales from Asia. For thousands of years, parents around the world have been telling their children stories; at bedtime, over the dinner table, and around the fire. Each country has its own set of fascinating tales, which are especially enjoyable for children to discover. Asian Children's Favorite Stories is a marvelous collection of 13 beautifully told folktales from eight major countries in Asia-China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Open the pages of this fascinating storybook to introduce your child to the wonders of Asia-and the joy of finding new favorites for story time or bedtime reading. Asian children's stories include: The Waters of Olive Lake—CHINA Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along—KOREA The Clever Rabbit and Numskull—INDIA The Crane's Gratitude—JAPAN Why the Tapir Has No Tail—MALAYSIA Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo—PHILIPPINES And many more! The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

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