Táto séria zoznamuje mladých čitateľov s bohatým svetom východoázijských ľudových rozprávok a legiend. Ponúka pútavé príbehy, ktoré preklenujú kultúrne rozdiely a prinášajú nadčasovú múdrosť. Každý zväzok je starostlivo vybraný tak, aby zaujal a vzdelával deti z rôzneho prostredia. Je to skvelý úvod do medzinárodného folklóru a tradícií.
For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both entertaining and educational. Asian Children's Favorite Stories presents 7 Asian folktales from different countries China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Collection of well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines covering classic themes of childhood, some never before published.
Set in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, this collection of children's stories is a marvelous introduction to Indonesia
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of thirteen timeless tales told and charmingly illustrated by Yip whose inspiration for retelling them came from her father's nightly story-telling when she was a child.
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture. With such titles as "The Toothpick Warriors" and "The Rabbit Who Crossed the Sea," these 20 stories offer age-old lessons in kindness and goodness that are still riveting to children and parents alike. In this treasure trove of much-beloved Japanese children's stories, you'll meet charming characters drawn from folklore and passed down for generations. These tales about playful goblins with long noses, walking statues, and a delightful hero who just happens to be one inch tall speak of the virtues of honesty, humility, and hard work. Author Florence Sakade has compiled so many enchanting stories that readers will have a difficult time deciding which is their favorite. The sparking illustrations by Yoshisuke Kurosaki are a visual treat that readers of all ages will enjoy! His original and stylized watercolors bring to life the fascinating tales of fairy cranes, eel catchers, and singing turtles, among many others. These Japanese stories shine on every page and are sure to captivate your family as they have many others.
The tales chosen for this book share the Vietnamese five great virtues: Nhan (Compassion), Le (Rituals), Nghia (Righteousness), Tri (Wisdom), and Tin (Trust). The adapter notes that her parents used traditional stories to teach children values and morals.