Jeong Kyoung-Sim – illustratör

This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant 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.These Korean fables pulsate with the rhythm of life and the seasons, transporting 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 Grateful Tiger: the story of a magical tiger, which demonstrates how empathy and kindness can affect your life in a positive wayThe Disowned Student: an intriguing tale of of a stolen identity and spiritThe Pheasant, the Dove and the Magpie: the story of three ungrateful birds, one tough mouse, and why pheasants' cheeks are redAnd more…

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.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 about Korean culture by experiencing the country's rich storytelling tradition.

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… The Children''s Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children''s books in this series include: Asian Children''s Favorite Stories, Indian Children''s Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children''s Favorite Stories, Japanese Children''s Favorite Stories, Singapore Children''s Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children''s Stories, Favorite Children''s Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children''s Favorite Stories, Balinese Children''s Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children''s Favorite Stories.

Beautifully illustrated with watercolor paintings, The Magic Gem is a much-loved Korean folk tale that tells the story of why cats and dogs don''t get along.A poor fisherman wins a fabulous magic gem that grants his every wish before it''s lost to a conniving neighbor. His cat and dog manage to recover the gem, but on the way home the dog loses it in the river. The clever cat gets it back and becomes the favored house pet, while the jealous dog gets nothing, which is why dogs and cats don''t get along.This multicultural children''s story is written by the same author and illustrator as the bestselling Korean Children''s Favorite Stories—Kim So-un and jeong Kyoung-Sim. It will be sure to delight both children and their parents and is of particular interest to families of Korean or mixed heritage.

This popular Korean folktale tells children the story of why the rooster looks skyward and crows loudly at dawn.Long ago, deep in the Kumgang Mountains of Korea, a handsome woodcutter saves a deer from a certain death. In return he deer helps the young woodcutter marry a beautiful fairy. After a series of delightful adventures the woodcutter is transformed into a rooster and every day calls to his loved ones in Heaven. So whenever a crowing rooster is heard in Korea, this story is told.Tuttle Publishing presents the very best in Asian children’s books, with a growing list of multicultural titles that all children can identify with and enjoy. Other titles include Japanese Children’s Favorite Stories, Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories, and Korean Children’s Favorite Stories.

The Tigers of Kumgang Mountain is based on a well-known Korean folktale.Long ago, an enormous white tiger lived in the Kumgang Mountains and tormented the nearby village for years, coming down to prey not only on horses and cattle, but on the people who lived there. The finest hunter in the land ventured into the Kumgang Mountains to shoot the white tiger and save the village. He never returned.His son spends years of his life training to become a great hunter and to avenge his father''s death. In this exciting adventure, the young man has to endure sacrifice and complete impossible challenges, including escaping from the belly of the tiger, before learning a valuable lesson.