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So-Un, Kim

Tuttle

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:<ul>
<li> The Story Bag</li>
<li> The Pheasant, the Dove, and the Magpie</li>
<li> The Bridegroom's Shopping</li>
<li> The Bad Tiger</li>
<li> The Great Flood</li>
<li> The Pumpkin Seeds</li>
<li> The Grateful Tiger</li>
<li> The Three Princesses</li>
<li> And more…</li> </ul>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 &amp; Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

Korean Children's Favorite Stories

Children's Books

Kyoung-Sim, Jeong

Literature & Fiction

Tuttle+publishing

A young man sets out on a journey to kill the famed tigers of the Kumgang Mountains that killed his father, a superb marksman, and is surprised by what he finds.

Tigers Of The Kumgang Mountains

Kim, So-un

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Tuttle Pub

The Magic Gem is a much-loved Korean folk tale that tells the story of why cats and dogs don't get along. A poor fisherman wins a fabulous magic gem that grants his every wish before it's lost to a conniving neighbor. His cat and dog manage to recover the gem, but on the way home the dog loses it in the river. The clever cat gets it back and becomes the favored house pet, while the jealous dog gets nothing, which is why dogs and cats don't get along.

The Magic Gem: A Korean Folktale about Why cats and dogs do not get along?

Animals

The Deer and the Woodcutter: A Korean Folktale

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:<ul>
<li>The Grateful Tiger: the story of a magical tiger, which demonstrates how empathy and kindness can affect your life in a positive way</li>
<li>The Disowned Student: an intriguing tale of of a stolen identity and spirit</li>
<li>The Pheasant, the Dove and the Magpie: the story of three ungrateful birds, one tough mouse, and why pheasants' cheeks are red</li>
<li>And more…</li>
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Korean Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Favorite Children's Stories)

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:
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"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.</li>
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"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.</li>
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"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.</li>
</ul>With Three Korean Fairy Tales, kids and parents alike will learn about Korean culture by experiencing the country's rich storytelling tradition.

Three Korean Fairy Tales: Beloved Stories and Legends

Korean Folktales: Classic Stories from Korea's Enchanted Past

Carpenter, Frances

Genre Fiction

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