This book introduces the cultures and traditions of Korea, from ancient times to the present. The illustrations and photos provide a brief introduction to Korean culture.
Land of Morning Calm: Korean Culture Then and Now
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No Way Subway
A little boy and his older sister ride a subway to go to their grandparents’ house on their own for the first time. The big sister feels responsible, yet her brother doesn’t listen to her.
Sun and Moon
This Korean version of Little Red Riding Hood is a pourquoi for the sun and moon creation. The boy and girl become the sun and the moon after the life-threatening tiger is killed. The tiger is as greedy as the wolf in western version of Little Red Riding Hood.
My Freedom Trip: A Child’s Escape from North Korea
The story of a young girl’s escape from North Korea, based on the life of the authors’ mother.
Animal Tails
Why do animals have tails? Do they always serve a function? Does that use vary from animal to animal? These questions about these most curious of appendages are answered in a way that manages to be both informative as well as being a delightful guessing game.
The Moles and the Mireuk: A Korean Folktale
A mole goes to the sky, sun, clouds, and wind in search of the most powerful husband for his daughter, only to find him among his own kind.
A Tale of Two Tengu: A Japanese Folktale
Two Japanese goblins with long, lovely noses decide to prove once and for all whose proboscis is the most beautiful.
The Boy of the Three-Year Nap
A poor Japanese woman maneuvers events to change the lazy habits of her son.
Older Brother, Younger Brother
After being turned out by his greedy older brother, Hungbu and his family manage to prosper when his kindness to an injured sparrow is richly rewarded.
Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
Urikohime, a girl born from a melon, battles the monstrous oni, who steal babies to eat their tasty belly buttons.