{"product_id":"three-korean-fairy-tales-beloved-stories-and-legends-9780804852272","title":"Three Korean Fairy Tales: Beloved Stories and Legends","description":"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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the Tuttle tradition of bringing beloved stories from other countries to new generations of readers, this book presents the following tales: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The Magic Gem\"\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The Deer and the Woodcutter\"\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The Tigers of the Kumgang Mountains\"\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eThree Korean Fairy Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, kids and parents alike will learn about Korean culture by experiencing the country's rich storytelling tradition.\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 10\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804852272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.80w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2019\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kim So-Un","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36643887153308,"sku":"9780804852272","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_030b3b5b-251a-4c6b-b77a-69a088ddff32.jpg?v=1603857461","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/three-korean-fairy-tales-beloved-stories-and-legends-9780804852272","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}