The Sun and the Moon
A Korean Folktale of a Sister and Her Brother
When a hungry tiger follows Mother home over the hills, a brave big sister and her giggly little brother must outwit him — all the way to a rope let down from the sky. A warm, dramatic retelling of one of Korea's best-loved folktales, and how the sun and the moon came to be.
About this book
When a hungry tiger follows Mother home over the hills, a brave big sister and her giggly little brother must outwit him — up a tall tree, past a trick and a giggle, all the way to a rope let down from the sky.
This warm, dramatic retelling of one of Korea's most beloved folktales explains how the sun and the moon came to be — and why, even now, you can't look straight at the sun.
- 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
- A gentle window into Korea — a short “About This Story” note on rice cakes, sorghum, and the folktale tradition
- 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 1 of Seori Tales — Korean Folktales for Children.
Details
- Series
- Seori Tales — Korean Folktales for Children, Book 1
- Original tale
- 해와 달이 된 오누이
- Reading age
- 4-8 (Preschool - Grade 3)
- Pages
- 24, full colour
- Publisher
- Seori Books
- ISBN-13
- 9798185514122
Inside the book
Korean Words in This Story
- Tteok — chewy cakes made of steamed rice.
- Songpyeon — pretty half-moon rice cakes, often colored.
- Hanbok — traditional Korean clothing.
- Sorghum — a tall grain with reddish stalks.
- Say them out loud together!
