Asian Folktales for Children - by David Conger (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

For thousands of years, children around the world have been captivated by traditional folktales--stories full of wonder, wisdom, and adventure. Every culture has its own unique favorites, and discovering them offers a fun and meaningful way to learn about life in other parts of the world.

Asian Folktales for Children brings together 7 delightful folktales from across Asia--including China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.

These timeless tales introduce young readers to brave animals, clever tricksters, magical brushes, and heartwarming lessons; the stories include:

• Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along (Korea)
• Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo (Philippines)
• The Mousedeer Becomes a Judge (Indonesia)
• Liang and His Magic Brush (China)
• The Lucky Farmer Becomes King (Thailand)
• The Clever Rabbit and Numskull (India)
• The Crane's Gratitude (Japan)

Perfect for reading aloud or independent reading, this beautifully illustrated collection sparks imagination and opens doors to cultures across Asia.

About the Author

David Conger was born in Tacoma, Washington. He studied electrical engineering and Japanese at Brigham Young University. He first became interested in Asian history and folklore while living in Japan for two years.

Marian Davies Toth's work has achieved national recognition in the United States. She has an abiding fascination in folklore and during her stay in Thailand, she collected and compiled enchanting tales and legends of old Siam. While there, she taught creative writing at the International School in Bangkok.

Joan Suyenaga, born and raised in Hawaii, grew up with Japanese Children's Favorite Stories on her family bookshelf. She has been writing, translating and editing for the past twenty years in Indonesia. She is the author of Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories.

Liana Romulo spends much of her free time traveling, scuba-diving, and hunting through new and unusual bookstores. A dedicated yoga practitioner, she lives mostly in the Philippines but has also lived in Thailand, Belgium, and the United States. Having grown up in different parts of the world, she knows how important it is to preserve her own heritage and share it with others throughout the world. Her first picture book, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, was a national best-seller in the Philippines.

Patrick Yee holds a degree in Graphic Design, specializing in illustrations from Camberwell College of Arts, London Institute, and a Masters Degree from Brighton University. He has won the MacMillian Children's Picture Book Award (England) twice, and has illustrated more than 100 books. Yee is a part-time lecturer in LaSalle SIA, Nayang Academy Of Fine Arts, AWWA Special School and Frobel Academy.