Ages 9-12
Complex tales exploring justice, courage, and wisdom. Ideal for developing critical thinking.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Rabbit’S Eyes
The Rabbit’S Eyes: There was trouble down in the fish world under the waves. Indeed, every creature with fins and a tail was in distress, for the king of the
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Man Who Became A Pig
The Man Who Became A Pig: [Kim Yu was the son of a country magistrate who graduated with literary honours in 1596. In 1623 he was one of the faithful courtiers
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Man Who Lost His Legs
The Man Who Lost His Legs: There was a merchant in Chong-ju who used to go to Quelpart to buy seaweed. One time when he drew upon the shore he saw a man
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Literary Man Of Imsil
The Literary Man Of Imsil: [The calling of spirits is one of the powers supposed to be possessed by disciples of the Old Philosopher (Taoists), who reach a
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The King Of Yom-Na (Hell)
The King Of Yom-Na (Hell): [Pak Chom was one of the Royal Censors, and died in the Japanese War of 1592.] In Yon-nan County, Whang-hai Province, there was a
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The King Of The Flowers
The King Of The Flowers: Korea is the land of beautiful scenery and lovely flowers. Snow white and ruby red are their chief colors. In the spring time when the
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Honest Witch
The Honest Witch: [Song Sang-in matriculated in 1601. He was a just man, and feared by the dishonest element of the Court. In 1605 he graduated and became a
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Geomancer
The Geomancer: [Yi Eui-sin was a specialist in Geomancy. His craft came into being evidently as a by-product of Taoism, but has had mixed in it elements of
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Ten Thousand Devils
Ten Thousand Devils: [Han Chun-kyom was the son of a provincial secretary. He matriculated in the year 1579 and graduated in 1586. He received the last wishes
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Old White Whiskers And Mr. Bunny
Old White Whiskers And Mr. Bunny: White Whiskers was the name of a huge, tawny tiger that lived in the mountains of Kang Wen. He was the proudest tiger in the
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Longka, The Dancing Girl
After Eastern Ocean islanders learn of Korea's wealth, they seek to possess Longka, a dancing girl whose virtue and wisdom keep her steadfast against all temptation.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Im, The Hunter
Im Kyong-up, a legendary general and sage, uses cryptic wisdom and unconventional thinking to solve impossible problems and serve justice with moral clarity.