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Author |
: Ruth Wan-lau |
Publisher |
: World Scientific |
Total Pages |
: 132 |
Release |
: 2020-10-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789811226366 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9811226369 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales Of Asia by : Ruth Wan-lau
Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia is a collection of eight beloved children's stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In these beautifully illustrated tales, you will meet brave heroes who outsmart others, mystical spells that enchant, talking animals that are full of mischief, and so much more.The diversity and wonder of Asia are found in these precious stories that have been passed down through generations, and now, adapted in this compilation, for your reading pleasure. These stories will not just fascinate young readers, they will also educate because they speak of admirable traits, like strength and determination, family loyalty, and and even, mysterious allegories that reveal history!
Author |
: David Conger |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 97 |
Release |
: 2019-03-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462920655 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462920659 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis Asian Children's Favorite Stories by : David Conger
**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal** 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. The classic stories in this book include: Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along (Korea) Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo (Philippines) How the Mousedeer Became 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) This multicultural children's book opens doors to other cultures and engages the imagination.
Author |
: David Conger |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 112 |
Release |
: 2006-11-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0804836698 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780804836692 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis Asian Children's Favorite Stories by : David Conger
This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book showcases many of the stories and fairy tales from Asia. For thousands of years, parents around the world have been telling their children stories; at bedtime, over the dinner table, and around the fire. Each country has its own set of fascinating tales, which are especially enjoyable for children to discover. Asian Children's Favorite Stories is a marvelous collection of 13 beautifully told folktales from eight major countries in Asia-China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Open the pages of this fascinating storybook to introduce your child to the wonders of Asia-and the joy of finding new favorites for story time or bedtime reading. Asian children's stories include: The Waters of Olive Lake—CHINA Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along—KOREA The Clever Rabbit and Numskull—INDIA The Crane's Gratitude—JAPAN Why the Tapir Has No Tail—MALAYSIA Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo—PHILIPPINES And many 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: Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite 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.
Author |
: Jeannette Faurot |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 260 |
Release |
: 2010-06-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439143346 |
ISBN-13 |
: 143914334X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends by : Jeannette Faurot
These stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions. Exotic, clever, and poignant, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends invites you into a magically distinctive world. Originating from the far corners of the globe—China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia—these tales teach us about morality and mysticism in enchanting ways. Organized by universal folkloric themes, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends features animal stories, tales of magical skill, explanations of how things came to be the way they are, delightful depictions of the clever and the foolish, ghosts and supernatural beings, and legends about heroes and gods. From "The Supernatural Crossbow," a Vietnamese tale, to the Malaysian story of "The Man in the Moon," each piece in this collection explores a self-contained, dreamlike universe that both delights and transports the reader. Shaped by the geographical and cultural influences of a people, these stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions.
Author |
: Kay Lyons |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 141 |
Release |
: 2012-11-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462908608 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462908608 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories by : Kay Lyons
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.
Author |
: Joanna Cole |
Publisher |
: Anchor |
Total Pages |
: 818 |
Release |
: 1983-08-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780385189491 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0385189494 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Best-Loved Folktales of the World by : Joanna Cole
This collection of over two hundred folk and fairy tales from all over the world is the only edition that encompasses all cultures. Arranged geographically by region—West and East Europe, British Isles, Scandinavia, and Northern Europe, Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, Africa, North America, the Carribean and West Indies, and Central and South America—and lovingly selected from the personal favorites of folklorists and writers, this book is a major anthology in its field. Gathered together in this wide-ranging collection are familiar classics like "Snow-White" and "Sleeping Beauty," and stories that equal them from all major cultures. Together they offer magic, adventure, laughter, reflection, vivid images, and a throng of colorful characters. More important, they offer insight into the oral traditions of different cultures and deal with universal human dilemmas that span differences of age, culture, and geography. Animal fables, proverbs, ghost stories, funny tales, and tales of enchantment provide a unique reading experience for all ages. A category index groups the tales by plot and character, e.g., humorous, supernatural, and "pourquoi" tales, married couples, enchanted sweethearts, etc. Like all great literature, these tales can be read with fascination on many levels, making Best-Loved Folktales of the World a classic and enduring collection.
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: |
Publisher |
: World Scientific |
Total Pages |
: 1296 |
Release |
: 2021-11-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789811243561 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9811243565 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis World Of Discovery Complete Set by :
The is a specially curated selection of children's books that focus on discovering Asia and discovering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Under the guidance of Dr Ruth Y L Wong, these books aim to promote reading for pleasure, while exciting kids through discovery. With 51 books in this inaugural batch, and with more to come, the books are divided into three levels depending on the child's reading ability: A (Achieving), B (Blooming) and C (Confident). Each book includes a story-based activity at the end of the books to help parents and educators get children to engage with the story.Includes these 51 titles:
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: |
Publisher |
: World Scientific |
Total Pages |
: 216 |
Release |
: 2021-11-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789811242755 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9811242755 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis World Of Discovery Level B Set 1 by :
The is a specially curated selection of children's books that focus on discovering Asia and discovering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Under the guidance of Dr Ruth Y L Wong, these books aim to promote reading for pleasure, while exciting kids through discovery. With 51 books in this inaugural batch, and with more to come, the books are divided into three levels depending on the child's reading ability: A (Achieving), B (Blooming) and C (Confident). Level B Set 1 features nine titles, exploring themes of science, imagination, nature and global stories.Intended outcomes of Level B include teaching children to be able to:
Author |
: Yu-chih Ho |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 202 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9838997218 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789838997218 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Favourite Folktales of China by : Yu-chih Ho
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: China Books |
Total Pages |
: 54 |
Release |
: 1993 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0835124940 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780835124942 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Moon Maiden & Other Asian Folktales by :
An illustrated collection of twelve well-known myths, legends and fables from China and East Asia adapted for younger readers.