Download or read book Vietnamese Children s Favorite Stories written by Phuoc Thi Minh Tran and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Book of the Year Award** **Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2015 Gold Medal** This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Vietnamese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories is a charming collection of fifteen tales as told by prominent storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc. In it, Tran--Minnesota's first Vietnamese librarian and an active member of the Vietnamese-American community--recounts cherished folktales such as "The Story of Tam and Cam" (the Vietnamese version of Cinderella), "The Jade Rabbit," and "The Legend of the Mai Flower." They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. With beautiful illustrations by veteran artists Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong, children and adults alike will be enchanted by Tran's English retellings. Stories in which integrity, hard work and a kind heart triumph over deception, laziness, and greed--as gods, peasants, kings and fools spring to life in legends of bravery and beauty, and fables about nature. The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories will keep Vietnam's folktales alive for them and the legions of young readers who enjoy multicultural children's books and stories set in faraway lands. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories..
Download or read book Land of Seagull and Fox written by and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Vietnamese Legends written by George F. Schultz and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Thirty-two traditional tales from Indio-China, adapted by a former Director of the Vietnamese-American Association." --Google Books.
Download or read book Vietnamese Folktales for Children written by Phuoc Thi Minh Tran and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The timeless charm and wisdom of Vietnamese folktales in parallel English and Vietnamese versions! These ten delightful stories bring Vietnam's rich culture and traditions vividly to life. This volume is perfect for story time and read-alouds, and for anyone who loves the imaginative leaps and moral lessons in traditional myths and legends. This essential anthology includes: Thach Sung and the Cracked Earthen Pot — A greedy man learns that it's better to be satisfied with what you have than to yearn for the unattainable The Carp and the Dragon's Gate — A fish turns into a dragon, showing that with hard work and perseverance seemingly impossible goals can be achieved The Toad Is Sir Sky's Uncle — A brave toad saves the world from drought, showing that we should never judge someone by their looks And seven more fascinating tales! Sure to delight readers of all ages, Vietnamese Folktales for Children is perfect for parents who want their children to absorb the wisdom of Vietnamese folk stories while becoming familiar with the Vietnamese language along the way.
Download or read book A Taste of Earth and Other Legends of Vietnam written by Nhất Hạnh (Thích.) and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Taste of Earth is the retelling of twelve traditional stories. It provides an introduction to the rich mythology of Vietnamese culture.
Download or read book Vietnamese Folklore written by Nha Trang Công Huyè̂n Tôn Nữ and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Two Cakes Fit for a King written by Nguyet Cam Nguyen and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-07-31 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, Vietnamese have sustained the history of their nation, both actual and mythic, through their folklore. These stories, passed from generation to generation, contain not only the national saga, but also fundamental cultural values that Vietnamese hold dear. Some stories, like "A Daughter's Love," are imaginative accounts of early Vietnamese history. Others, like "The Anger of the Waters" and the title story, "Two Cakes Fit for a King," provide colorful explanations of the world and how it works. "The Story of Watermelon Island" offers readers a glimpse of the traditional agrarian values and way of life that are the foundation of Vietnamese society. Imaginative and captivating, funny and sometimes tragic, these tales have remained popular and culturally significant for Vietnamese, young and old, for hundreds of years. The intricate illustrations draw on centuries-old painting styles and on natural imagery and everyday life in Vietnam.
Download or read book Vietnamese Fairy Tales written by Hung Nguyen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: # BEST VIETNAMESE FAIRY TALE COLLECTIONDon't you think you have read all of fairy tales? No, you don't if you have not read vietnamese fairy tales.Do you now how tiger, geckos, coot, crab, frog and many others appear on the world? Have you ever heard about people who get married with frog, ghost and toad? Have you ever heard about witch, mage? Do you know who rule heaven, ground and underworld? Grab your chane, buy vietnamese fairy tale book and read. You will find out.They are four books of Vietnamese fairy tales (Book 1: ASIN: 1729411908; Book 2: ASIN: 1729441661; Book 3: ASIN: 1729443303; Book 4: ASIN: 1729443885). There are tales in the book 4:1.Chan Tinh2.Why the "Tachypleus Tridentatus" always live with another3.Tale of partridge4.Tale of frog5.Tale of crab6.Dao Hanh7.Cuoi8.Transform into cricket9.Tale of lime-jar10.Torture rock11.Mage save his disciple12.Tale of Guom lake13.Loi citadel14.Da hoa village hall15.Binh and Dinh16.Khong Lo mold a bell17.Wife of Truong18.Chom king19.Van Lich coin20.Thu Huon21.Thi Kinh Bodhisatta22.Van Khoi Le23.Hoang Tin Hau24.Bu and Ngoc25.Rare friendship (True friend)26.Blacksmith and his god27.Be rain-god a day28.Tale of whale29.Dull boy30.Innocent boy31.Incomplete love32.Wise wife33.Well-matched34.Three boys35.Snake revenge36.Fat cow or bony cow37.Princess of sea38.Lover in dream39.Faithful wife with two husbands40.Lawsuit of animals41.Rebirth42.Gold hole, silver hole43.Reluctant doctor44.Bee girl45.Find mom46.Honorable thief47.Friends48.Marry with ghost49.Co Bu50.Hide pearl in flesh*
Download or read book Two Cakes Fit for a King written by Nguyet Cam Nguyen and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-07-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, Vietnamese have sustained the history of their nation, both actual and mythic, through their folklore. These stories, passed from generation to generation, contain not only the national saga, but also fundamental cultural values that Vietnamese hold dear. Some stories, like "A Daughter's Love," are imaginative accounts of early Vietnamese history. Others, like "The Anger of the Waters" and the title story, "Two Cakes Fit for a King," provide colorful explanations of the world and how it works. "The Story of Watermelon Island" offers readers a glimpse of the traditional agrarian values and way of life that are the foundation of Vietnamese society. Imaginative and captivating, funny and sometimes tragic, these tales have remained popular and culturally significant for Vietnamese, young and old, for hundreds of years. The intricate illustrations draw on centuries-old painting styles and on natural imagery and everyday life in Vietnam.
Download or read book Vietnamese Legends and Folk Tales written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Asian Pacific Folktales and Legends written by Jeannette Faurot and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions. Exotic, clever, and poignant, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends invites you into a magically distinctive world. Originating from the far corners of the globe—China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia—these tales teach us about morality and mysticism in enchanting ways. Organized by universal folkloric themes, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends features animal stories, tales of magical skill, explanations of how things came to be the way they are, delightful depictions of the clever and the foolish, ghosts and supernatural beings, and legends about heroes and gods. From "The Supernatural Crossbow," a Vietnamese tale, to the Malaysian story of "The Man in the Moon," each piece in this collection explores a self-contained, dreamlike universe that both delights and transports the reader. Shaped by the geographical and cultural influences of a people, these stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions.
Download or read book Children of the Dragon written by Garland, Sherry and published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vietnamese folk tales retold for a modern audience. In poetry and literature the Vietnamese call themselves the "children of the dragon." Their oral tradition is a strong one and this volume includes three of the familiar teaching tales told by the elders. Readers will learn how the tiger got his stripes, why there are monsoons, and the story of the Moon Festival.
Download or read book Toad Is the Uncle of Heaven written by and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1989-09-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toad Is the Uncle of Heaven A Vietnamese Folk TaleAn NCSS-CBC Notable Book in the Field of Social Studies
Download or read book Under the Starfruit Tree written by Alice M. Terada and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1993-05-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The culture of Vietnam is rich in diversity: its folk literature reflects, shapes, and transmits that culture. This collection of stories contributes to our understanding of the traditions, values, and human qualities of the Vietnamese peoples.
Download or read book Vietnam s Finest Folk Tales written by Phan Xuan Hoa and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Vietnamese folklore with "Vietnam's Finest Folk Tales: A Cultural Tapestry," an enchanting collection of beloved stories that have captivated generations. Immerse yourself in a world where mythical creatures roam, valiant heroes embark on perilous quests, and timeless lessons of morality and wisdom are imparted. From the heartwarming tale of Tấm and Cám, a classic Cinderella story with a Vietnamese twist, to the epic legend of Lạc Long Quân and Âu Cơ, the tale of how the Vietnamese people came to be, these stories offer a glimpse into the heart and soul of Vietnamese culture. "Vietnam's Finest Folk Tales: A Cultural Tapestry" is more than just a collection of stories; it is a treasure trove of cultural insights and traditions. Each tale is meticulously translated and accompanied by insightful commentary, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Vietnamese history, customs, and beliefs. Whether you are a seasoned folklore enthusiast or simply seeking a captivating read, "Vietnam's Finest Folk Tales: A Cultural Tapestry" promises an unforgettable journey into the enchanting world of Vietnamese storytelling. Let these timeless tales transport you to a land of wonder and enchantment, where folklore and culture intertwine to create a tapestry of rich traditions and enduring wisdom.
Download or read book Why the Sea is Full of Salt and Other Vietnamese Folktales written by Minh Tran Huy and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful anthology presents eighteen well-known and much-loved Vietnamese folktales. Originally collected and retold by the prize-winning author Minh Tran Huy, they are here elegantly translated by Harry Aveling. The stories tell of charming princesses, disputing brothers, powerful kings, magical animals, peculiar objects, and kindhearted genies. Their mysterious worlds stir the imagination and evoke the soul of Vietnam--its intense human relationships, its exuberance and gentle melancholy. The book will appeal to readers of all ages and cultures.
Download or read book From the Dragon s Cloud written by Mona Ruoff and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
