Traditional Tales from Japan, Korea, China, India, The Philippines and Other Asian Lands
**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal**

Every 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. Asian Folktales for Children brings together 7 delightful folktales from across Asia—including Korea, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, China and Thailand.

These 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.

These timeless tales introduce young readers to brave animals, clever tricksters, magical brushes, and heartwarming lessons; the stories include:

• Why Cats and Dogs Don't Get Along (Korea)
• Baka the Cow and Kalabaw the Water Buffalo (Philippines)
• The Mousedeer Becomes a Judge (Indonesia)
• Liang and His Magic Brush (China)
• The Lucky Farmer Becomes King (Thailand)
• The Clever Rabbit and Numskull (India)
• The Crane's Gratitude (Japan)