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  • Korean Children's Favorite Stories

    Kim So-Un, Jeong Kyoung-Sim

    Hardcover (Tuttle Publishing, April 15, 2004)
    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 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.
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  • Urashima Taro and Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

    Florence Sakade, Yoshio Hayashi

    Hardcover (Tuttle Publishing, April 24, 2018)
    With this multicultural children's book, your whole family can experience the wonder and excitement that Japan's classic tales bring to story time or bedtime reading. Welcome to a fantastic world populated by lonely dragons, adventuresome boys, magical elves, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from folklore passed down from generation to generation, the ten enchanting stories collected in this Japanese book for children have been lovingly retold just for today's readers. Vibrantly illustrated in full color and packed with thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and valuable lessons, they're sure to become story time favorites. Included are some of Japan's best-loved stories: Urashima Taro The Fairy Crane The Dragon's Tears The Sandal-Seller The Robe of Feathers The Old Man with a Wen The Flying Farmer The Magic Mortar The Biggest in the World Why the Red Elf CriedReaders of any age will find much to love and return to time and time again in Urashima Taro & Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories. These traditional tales, although entertaining, also provide kids with an inclusive introduction to Japanese culture.
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  • Peach Boy And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories

    Florence Sakade, Yoshisuke Kurosaki

    Hardcover (Tuttle Publishing, Sept. 15, 2008)
    This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents several Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich oral culture. Welcome to a fantastic world populated by magical teakettles, long-nosed goblins, brave warriors, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from Japanese folklore that has been passed down from generation to generation, the nine enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold just for today's readers. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries and important lessons, they're sure to become story time favorites. Included are some of Japan's best-loving children stories: Peach Boy The Magic Teakettle Monkey-Dance and Sparrow-Dance The Long-Nosed Goblins The Rabbit in the Moon The Rabbit in the Moon The Tongue-Cut Sparrow Sill Saburo The Toothpick Warriors The Sticky-Sticky Pine
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  • Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories

    Kay Lyons, Martin Loh

    Paperback (Tuttle Publishing, Feb. 4, 2014)
    This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Malaysian fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture. Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories is collection of folk tales drawn from the rich treasure trove of legends and historical stories in the lush Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia. This story book contains a fascinating collection of tales of brash animals, brave villagers and of course handsome princes and beautiful princesses, all set in strange and exotic locations. These stories are widely retold and much beloved by children and adults throughout Malaysia to this day.Retold for the first time here for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated tales in this story book will give children insights into the traditional culture and rich natural environment of Malaysia. Malaysian children's tales include: The Princess of Mount Ledang Badang, the Strongest Man below the Wind How the Tapir Got Its Colours The King of the Crocodiles The Dragon of Kinabalu 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, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian 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, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
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  • Chinese Children's Favorite Stories

    Mingmei Yip

    Hardcover (Tuttle Publishing, Jan. 15, 2005)
    Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as told by author-illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her father's nightly story-telling adventures when she was a child, Yip hopes that by "retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories," she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to many readers.Children will also enjoy Mingmei Yip's other collection of Chinese Children's Stories: Grandma Panda's China Storybook.Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children aged five to ten in other countries a glimpse into both the tradition and culture of China. 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. In Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, discover the many delightful characters--from a monkey and fairy, to ghosts and frogs--in stories such as:The Mouse BrideDream of the ButterflyThe Ghost CatcherThe Frog Who Lived in a WellHow the Fox Tricked the TigerThe Monkey King Turns the Heavenly Palace Upside Down
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  • Beethoven

    Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard

    Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, July 1, 1994)
    As part of the "Famous Children Series," this delightful story recounts episodes from the childhood of Beethoven. The story of a children from a poor family in Bonn, and how his musical gifts helped him overcome his disadvantages. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of his times.
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  • Kintaro's Adventures & Other Japanese Children's Fav Stories

    Florence Sakade, Yoshio Hayashi

    Hardcover (Tuttle Publishing, April 24, 2018)
    Experience the wonder and excitement that Japan's classic tales bring to story time or bedtime with this multicultural children's book. This Japanese children's book welcomes readers to a fantastic world populated by singing turtles, boys who wrestle wolves, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from Japanese folklore passed down from generation to generation, the six enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold for today's readers. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and important lessons, they're sure to become future favorites. Included in this multicultural children's book are some of Japan's best-loved stories: The Rolling Rice Cakes How to Fool a Cat The Princess and the Herdboy Saburo the Eel-Catcher The Singing Turtle Kintaro's AdventuresThese traditional tales, although entertaining, also provide kids with an excellent introduction to Japanese culture. Kintaro's Adventures And Other Japanese Children's Favorite Stories is the answer to anyone searching for traditional Japanese books for children to add to their home library.
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  • Mozart

    Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard

    Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, June 11, 1992)
    Delightful stories recount episodes from the childhood of famous composers and artists. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of their times. Young Wolfgang Amadeus was a child prodigy. In this story, he and his talented sister are taken to Vienna, where their wonderful music-making amazes the Emperor of Austria.
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  • Haydn

    Ann Rachlin, Susan Hellard

    Paperback (B E S Pub Co, Aug. 1, 1992)
    Focuses on the childhood and early musical training of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer, Joseph Haydn.
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  • A Deer of Nine Colors

    Shanghai Animation and Film Studio, Sanmu Tang, Yawtsong Lee

    Paperback (Better Link Press, Sept. 10, 2010)
    This series of popular Chinese stories have been taken from their original movie format by Shanghai Animation and Film Studio and adapted to book form by Sammu Tang. Gorgeously illustrated, all six of these tales are sure to delight, regardless of age or cultural background.
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  • Balinese Children's Favorite Stories

    Victor Mason, Trina Bohan-Tyrie

    Hardcover (Periplus Editions, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Once upon a time, Ni Diyah Tantri, the beautiful daughter of a chief minister to the king, is summoned to the royal chamber. No sooner does she enter the king's apartment than she begins to ply him with tales, each more intriguing than the last, until he is captivated by Ni Diyah TantriÆs irrepressible spirit. Balinese Children's Favorite Stories brings to life eleven of Ni Diyah Tantri's best-loved stories in a style which will appeal to children and adults alike.In the same series as the popular Japanese Children's Favorite Stories and Filipino Children's Favorite Stories. Balinese Children's Favorite Stories is narrated with an international audience in mind and illustrated with whimsical watercolors by Trina Bohan-Tyrie.
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  • Bach

    Ann Rachlin

    Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, June 10, 1992)
    As part of the "Famous Children Series," this delightful story recounts episodes from the childhood of Johann Sebastian Bach. Johann Sebastian Bach studied music under the stern direction of his older brother Christophe-and how this small boy's talent came to the fore. Lively, full-color illustrations on each page capture the spirit of his times.
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