| ISBN |
9780804852272 (hardback) |
| Name |
Kim, So-un, 1907-1981 author. |
| Title |
Three Korean fairy tales : beloved stories and legends / by Kim So-un ; illustrations by Jeong Kyoung-Sim. |
| Published |
Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2019] |
| ©2019 |
| Description |
95 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Contents |
The magic gem -- The tigers of the Kumgang mountains -- The deer and the woodcutter. |
| Summary |
This multicultural children's book presents a selection of traditional Korean folk tales--instantly recognizable to Koreans of all ages. These treasured tales are retold by Kim So-un, an eminent storyteller who was a household name in Korea. The modern illustrations combine traditional Korean art elements and techniques in rendering 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 more about Korean culture through the county's rich storytelling tradition |
| Target audience note |
6-12 years. |
| Language note |
Translated from the Korean. |
| Subjects |
Folk literature, Korean -- Juvenile literature |
| Folklore -- Korea -- Juvenile literature |
| Tales -- Korea -- Juvenile literature |
| Fairy tales -- Korea -- Juvenile literature |
| Children's stories, Korean |
| Genre |
Folk tales |
| Other Names |
Chŏng, Kyŏng-sim, 1975- illustrator. |
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