"You've heard of the man in the moon, you might have heard that the moon is made of cheese, and you may or may not have heard of the moon rabbit. In Korean folklore, as well as in folklore from other east Asian countries, they tell tales of a rabbit whose great generosity and sacrifice was honored by having his likeness added to the moon. This is a quiet, weird and wonderful book about a sweltering hot summer night-it's too hot to sleep, too hot to...

This multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. This is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the...

Hansol is the son of Park Ggot-nim, a volunteer at the children's library. He has always been at the library even since he was a baby. Everyone at the library looks after him, and he is part of all the events. Almost all of his waking hours are spent there, not just on occasional visits. When Hansol turns four the director of the library gives him a badge that says he is the "first child to be raised by the library."--List: books from Korea, vol.11...