Korean Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales by Kim So-Un (

Description: Korean Children's Favorite Stories by Kim So-Un, Jeong Kyoung-Sim Age range 5 to 12 Korean Childrens Favorite Stories FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Age range 5 to 12Korean Childrens 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 echoes 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 BagThe Pheasant, the Dove, and the MagpieThe Bridegrooms ShoppingThe Bad TigerThe Great FloodThe Pumpkin SeedsThe Grateful TigerThe Three Pincessesand many more... Author Biography Kim So-Un was an eminent Korean storyteller and a specialist in Korean poetry and folklore. A former journalist for a major newspaper and chief editor of the Korean Childrens Educational Institute, he published some two dozen books during his lifetime, including anthologies of poetry, folktales, folklore, folk songs and critical essays.Artist:Jeong Kyoung-Sim is a graduate of the College of Fine Arts at Seoul National University. She has illustrated five books for children and three for adults. In her work, she uses traditional colors and painting methods to express a sense of Korean aesthetics. Review "Thirteen Korean folk tales are compiled in this collection of stories for children. Use them for bedtime stories; they are perfect read-alouds." —Pragmatic Mom blog"This collection succeeds in making these little-known offerings accessible to a new audience." —School Library Journal"This collection of 13 Korean folktales was originally published in 1955 as The Story Bag. Kyoung-Sims new watercolor illustrations, filled with animals, demons, and resourceful folk, make this edition much more attractive, and the short, straightforward retellings are well suited for independent reading as well as for reading aloud." —Booklist Promotional Tuttle Publishing Long Description This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean childrens book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Korean Childrens 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 Bridegrooms Shopping The Bad Tiger The Great Flood The Pumpkin Seeds The Grateful Tiger The Three Princesses And more... The Childrens 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 childrens books in this series include: Asian Childrens Favorite Stories, Indian Childrens Favorite Stories, Indonesian Childrens Favorite Stories, Japanese Childrens Favorite Stories, Singapore Childrens Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Childrens Stories, Favorite Childrens Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Childrens Favorite Stories, Balinese Childrens Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Childrens Favorite Stories . Review Quote "This collection succeeds in making these little-known offerings accessible to a new audience." -- School Library Journal Description for Sales People New hardcover format Enchanting stories set in faraway lands Engaging and colorful illustrations Insight into values and traditions of Korean culture Classic folk tales reinforce universal values: bravery, cleverness, love, kindness, loyalty For ages 5-10 or as a read-aloud for younger children Details ISBN0804850208 Pages 64 Audience Age 5-10 Publisher Tuttle Publishing ISBN-10 0804850208 ISBN-13 9780804850209 Format Hardcover Imprint Tuttle Publishing Subtitle Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780804835916 DEWEY 398.209519 Short Title Korean Childrens Favorite Stories Language English UK Release Date 2020-03-03 Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-03-03 NZ Release Date 2020-03-03 US Release Date 2020-03-03 Illustrations 75 watercolor illus Series Favorite Childrens Stories Author Jeong Kyoung-Sim Illustrator Jeong Kyoung-Sim Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2020-03-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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