Maya and the Turtle: A Korean Fairy Tale
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (595 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804842779 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stickler is a graduate of Yale University, and spent thirteen years in Korea working in advertising and news reporting. Soma is a painter, sculptor, mosaic artist and book illustrator whose work has been exhibited in galleries in the U.S., Korea and Hong Kong.John C. After studying under Korea's leading sculptor Lee II Young, she earned a BA in literature as well as a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts. . Together they co-authored
Her simple, happy life changes dramatically when her father falls ill and Maya needs money for his medicine. Unfortunately, the notes sometimes interrupt the flow of the text. One day she finds a baby turtle and raises it as her pet as turtles are considered lucky in her culture. . Maya is betrothed to his son, and the two reign peacefully ever after. She has heard that a neighboring village will pay her to place herself up for sacrifice to a monster centipede that visits the village once a year. For the most part, the illustrations are traditional Korean depictions, but elements of American expressions and facial features find their way onto the page, especially in the couples' wedding portrait in which the bride favors a certain American iconic doll. The tale itself is a familiar one with a lovely sentiment, but it's an optional purchase.-C. The illustration of the many cultures repre
One day, she finds a little turtle and takes him home, raising and loving him, never knowing that he will play an instrumental part in her destiny.Similar to The Korean Cinderella, Maya and the Turtle, is an original Korean fairy tale by authors John Stickler and Soma Han that teaches children that the road to greatness lies in selflessness and that the loving kindness of a pure heart can awaken great love and power in another. **WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL 2013-2014 MORNING CALM MEDAL**This multicultural children's book presents a heartwarming Korean fairy tale about a little girl and a fortunate encounter.Poverty is all Maya has ever known, but she doesn't allow it to stop her from caring for her father, and others, as best she can. Kind and gentle, she is a lovely young girl who always puts others first. Beautifully illustrated by Han, this book contains fascinating bits of information about Korean culture and is a poignant tale about the rewards of kindness, patience and courage.
NT said A Delightful Book. In "Maya and the Turtle," my friends Soma Han and John Stickler have created a delightful children's book.Maya and the Turtle is a pleasantly told Korean fairy tale accompanied by Soma's beautiful illustrations that advance the story and show various aspects of Korean traditional culture.. This book was recommended to us by a friend and is currently a This book was recommended to us by a friend and is currently a favorite of our 7 year old daughter who asks that we read it to her pretty much every night before she goes to sleep. I love finding books like this of stories handed down through generations (something of a lost art in this m. Dan said Life Lessons. "Maya and the Turtle" is a Korean story packed full of important lessons about life: the dignity of people, despite their poverty; the impermanence of all things, including the physical presence of our parents; care-giving with loving kindness; filial piety; and the good karma that result