The Rabbit and the Dragon King

About this book

The Dragon King of the East Sea is sick, and only one medicine can help — a rabbit's liver! So the loyal Turtle paddles all the way to the green mountains to fetch the cleverest rabbit of all... who is about to need every bit of his cleverness to hop his way home again.

This warm, funny retelling of one of Korea's best-loved folktales is a trickster tale where quick wits save the small — and a faithful heart is rewarded too.

• Read-aloud English — written to sound lovely spoken out loud
• Rich illustrations in a painterly style with the bold charm of Korean minhwa folk art — from a shimmering palace under the sea to a moonlit mountaintop
• A gentle window into Korea — an “About This Story” note introducing the Dragon Palace, pansori story-singing, and wild mountain ginseng
• Perfect for ages 4–8 — bedtime, story time, or a quiet afternoon together

A wonderful gift for curious kids, multicultural classrooms, and families who love stories from around the world.

Book 2 of Seori Tales — Korean Folktales for Children.

Details

Series

Seori Tales — Korean Folktales for Children, Book 2

Original tale

별주부전

Reading age

4-8 (Preschool - Grade 3)

Pages

24, full colour

Publisher

Seori Books

ISBN-13

9798186004301

Korean Words in This Story

• Yongwang — the Dragon King who rules the sea.
• Yonggung — the Dragon Palace under the waves.
• Byeoljubu — the loyal terrapin turtle of the palace.
• Pansori — Korea's traditional sung storytelling.
• Sansam — wild mountain ginseng, a precious medicine.
• Say them out loud together!