{"product_id":"maya-and-the-turtle-9780804842778","title":"Maya and the Turtle","description":"\u003cb\u003e**WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL 2013-2014 MORNING CALM MEDAL**\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis multicultural children's book presents a heartwarming Korean fairy tale about a little girl and a fortunate encounter.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoverty is all Maya has ever known, but she doesn't allow it to stop her from caring for her father, and others, as best she can. Kind and gentle, she is a lovely young girl who always puts others first. One day, she finds a little turtle and takes him home, raising and loving him, never knowing that he will play an instrumental part in her destiny. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimilar to \u003ci\u003eThe Korean Cinderella\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaya and the Turtle\u003c\/i\u003e, is an original Korean fairy tale by authors John Stickler and Soma Han that teaches children that the road to greatness lies in selflessness and that the loving kindness of a pure heart can awaken great love and power in another. Beautifully illustrated by Han, this book contains fascinating bits of information about Korean culture and is a poignant tale about the rewards of kindness, patience and courage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804842778\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2012 pg. 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/17\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2013 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e160553 \/ Maya and the Turtle: A Korean Fairy Tale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"John C. Stickler, Soma Han","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36643863134364,"sku":"9780804842778","price":12.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_67c53984-7d87-4092-9d87-98ac24572e1b.jpg?v=1603857411","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/maya-and-the-turtle-9780804842778","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}