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**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:
Perfect for reading aloud or independent reading, this beautifully illustrated multicultural collection sparks imagination and opens doors to cultures across Asia.
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)
Perfect for reading aloud or independent reading, this beautifully illustrated multicultural collection sparks imagination and opens doors to cultures across Asia.
Price: $15.99
Pages: 64
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date:
28 April 2026
Trim Size: 11.00 X 8.50 in
ISBN: 9780804858977
Format: Hardcover
Featured in Publishers Weekly Spring Children's Preview
and the School Library Journal list of "Inspiring Nonfiction Works for Young Readers About the Asian American Experience"
"Ideal for parents and caregivers reading aloud to young children…an impressive multicultural collection." —Midwest Book Review
"A delightful collection that introduces young listeners to a wide range of stories that offers entertainment and thoughtful life lessons." —School Library Journal
"This book is perfect for celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in a classroom or at home…It is also just a fun book to read any time." —Crafty Moms Share
"The stories in this collection include universal lessons for children and adults alike. Patrick Yee's illustrations add humor and empathy to these stories." —Asian Review of Books
"There are such beautiful illustrations in this book; some full pages of color and others are partial pages worked around the text. […] It's nice to have a collection of folktales from different countries in one book that are so well blend together, such as these." —Castle View Academy
"The stories are retold in crisp, contemporary idiom and use rich, expressive language that makes them great for reading aloud, whether at home or in school." —Papertigers blog
and the School Library Journal list of "Inspiring Nonfiction Works for Young Readers About the Asian American Experience"
"Ideal for parents and caregivers reading aloud to young children…an impressive multicultural collection." —Midwest Book Review
"A delightful collection that introduces young listeners to a wide range of stories that offers entertainment and thoughtful life lessons." —School Library Journal
"This book is perfect for celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in a classroom or at home…It is also just a fun book to read any time." —Crafty Moms Share
"The stories in this collection include universal lessons for children and adults alike. Patrick Yee's illustrations add humor and empathy to these stories." —Asian Review of Books
"There are such beautiful illustrations in this book; some full pages of color and others are partial pages worked around the text. […] It's nice to have a collection of folktales from different countries in one book that are so well blend together, such as these." —Castle View Academy
"The stories are retold in crisp, contemporary idiom and use rich, expressive language that makes them great for reading aloud, whether at home or in school." —Papertigers blog
David Conger was born in Tacoma, Washington. He studied electrical engineering and Japanese at Brigham Young University. He first became interested in Asian history and folklore while living in Japan for two years.
Marian Davies Toth's work has achieved national recognition in the United States. She has an abiding fascination in folklore and during her stay in Thailand, she collected and compiled enchanting tales and legends of old Siam. While there, she taught creative writing at the International School in Bangkok.
Joan Suyenaga, born and raised in Hawaii, grew up with Japanese Children's Favorite Stories on her family bookshelf. She has been writing, translating and editing for the past twenty years in Indonesia. She is the author of Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories.
Liana Romulo spends much of her free time traveling, scuba-diving, and hunting through new and unusual bookstores. A dedicated yoga practitioner, she lives mostly in the Philippines but has also lived in Thailand, Belgium, and the United States. Having grown up in different parts of the world, she knows how important it is to preserve her own heritage and share it with others throughout the world. Her first picture book, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, was a national best-seller in the Philippines.
Patrick Yee holds a degree in Graphic Design, specializing in illustrations from Camberwell College of Arts, London Institute, and a Masters Degree from Brighton University. He has won the MacMillian Children's Picture Book Award (England) twice, and has illustrated more than 100 books. Yee is a part-time lecturer in LaSalle SIA, Nayang Academy Of Fine Arts, AWWA Special School and Frobel Academy.
Marian Davies Toth's work has achieved national recognition in the United States. She has an abiding fascination in folklore and during her stay in Thailand, she collected and compiled enchanting tales and legends of old Siam. While there, she taught creative writing at the International School in Bangkok.
Joan Suyenaga, born and raised in Hawaii, grew up with Japanese Children's Favorite Stories on her family bookshelf. She has been writing, translating and editing for the past twenty years in Indonesia. She is the author of Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories.
Liana Romulo spends much of her free time traveling, scuba-diving, and hunting through new and unusual bookstores. A dedicated yoga practitioner, she lives mostly in the Philippines but has also lived in Thailand, Belgium, and the United States. Having grown up in different parts of the world, she knows how important it is to preserve her own heritage and share it with others throughout the world. Her first picture book, Filipino Children's Favorite Stories, was a national best-seller in the Philippines.
Patrick Yee holds a degree in Graphic Design, specializing in illustrations from Camberwell College of Arts, London Institute, and a Masters Degree from Brighton University. He has won the MacMillian Children's Picture Book Award (England) twice, and has illustrated more than 100 books. Yee is a part-time lecturer in LaSalle SIA, Nayang Academy Of Fine Arts, AWWA Special School and Frobel Academy.