Korea
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Grateful Tiger
A Korean beast tale where a man's courage and compassion create an unbreakable bond with a grateful tiger.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Princess Bari
A shamanic goddess tale of a princess who journeys beyond the world to bring healing and salvation to her people.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Green Frog Son
A Korean fairy tale of a widow's unconditional love transforming hardship into grace and blessing.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Story of Chunhyang
A Korean classic of love, loyalty, and courage tested by power and hardship across seasons of separation.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
General Hong Gil-dong
A hero born outside privilege who rose through courage and compassion to challenge unjust power in Joseon Korea.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Rabbit’s Liver
A clever rabbit outsmarts a powerful sea king by understanding nature and using wisdom instead of strength.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Fairy and the Woodcutter
A fairy and woodcutter's love proves that connection and trust bridge even the worlds of spirit and human.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Goblin’s Magic Bat (Dokkaebi)
A goblin's magical bat teaches that endless greed inevitably consumes itself in chaos and loss.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Sun and the Moon: A Mother’s Love Reaches Heaven Itself
A mother's transcendent love for her children transforms her into the sun and moon, eternally guiding them.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Tiger and the Dried Persimmon: Courage Found in Unexpected Places
A boy's courage and cleverness teach a tiger that wit and quick thinking triumph over brute strength.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
Heungbu and Nolbu: Virtue Rewarded and Greed Punished
Two brothers discover that generosity brings boundless reward while greed breeds only suffering and emptiness.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Tale of Shim Cheong: Filial Devotion and the Dragon King’s Blessing
Shim Cheong's selfless sacrifice for her blind father opens gates between human and divine realms.