{"product_id":"asian-folktales-for-children-traditional-tales-from-japan-korea-china-india-the-philippines-and-other-asian-lands-9780804858977","title":"Asian Folktales for Children: Traditional Tales from Japan, Korea, China, India, the Philippines and Other Asian Lands","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal**\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery culture has its own unique favorites folktales, and discovering them offers a fun and meaningful way to learn about life in other parts of the world. \u003ci\u003eAsian Folktales for Children\u003c\/i\u003e brings together 7 delightful folktales from across Asia--including Korea, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, China and Thailand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese stories have been passed down for generations from grandmothers and grandfathers to their grandchildren, sitting around the hearth or at bedtime--stories full of wonder, wisdom, and adventure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese timeless tales introduce young readers to brave animals, clever tricksters, magical brushes, and heartwarming lessons; the stories include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWhy Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along\u003c\/i\u003e (Korea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBaka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo\u003c\/i\u003e (Philippines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Mousedeer Becomes a Judge\u003c\/i\u003e (Indonesia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eLiang and His Magic Brush\u003c\/i\u003e (China)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Lucky Farmer Becomes King\u003c\/i\u003e (Thailand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Clever Rabbit and Numskull\u003c\/i\u003e (India)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Crane's Gratitude\u003c\/i\u003e (Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for reading aloud or independent reading, this beautifully illustrated multicultural collection sparks imagination and opens doors to cultures across Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Yee,David Conger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804858977\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/27\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Conger\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarian Davies Toth's\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Suyenaga\u003c\/b\u003e, born and raised in Hawaii, grew up with \u003ci\u003eJapanese Children's Favorite Stories\u003c\/i\u003e on her family bookshelf. She has been writing, translating and editing for the past twenty years in Indonesia. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eIndonesian Children's Favorite Stories.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiana Romulo\u003c\/b\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eFilipino Children's Favorite Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, was a national best-seller in the Philippines. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Yee\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Patrick Yee \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47897110741149,"sku":"9780804858977","price":19.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_fb99ae72-cd6c-4302-8679-b6b0ccb70dfc.jpg?v=1778002090","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/asian-folktales-for-children-traditional-tales-from-japan-korea-china-india-the-philippines-and-other-asian-lands-9780804858977","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}