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Korean Children's Favorite Stories|Kim So-Un
Korean Children's Favorite Stories : Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales
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This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean 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 Grateful Tiger: the story of a magical tiger, which demonstrates how empathy and kindness can affect your life in a positive way
  • The Disowned Student: an intriguing tale of of a stolen identity and spirit
  • The Pheasant, the Dove and the Magpie: the story of three ungrateful birds, one tough mouse, and why pheasants' cheeks are red
  • And more...

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780804850209
  • ISBN-10: 0804850208
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
  • Publish Date: March 2020
  • Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Page Count: 64
  • Reading Level: Ages 5-10

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