Korean Children's Favorite Stories

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…