The Emperor of the Sea is ill and the loyal turtle brings back, to help, a rabbit whose ego and instincts for self-preservation are of equal proportions, in a dual-language (English and Korean) folktale. By the author of The Rabbit's Judgment.
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This Korean folktale, according to an introductory note, is adapted from a longer story that originated in India many centuries ago. Han's lively retelling, presented with a simultaneous Korean translation, offers ample proof that the tale has splendidly survived the test of time and cultural transition. Heo's intricate, highly original illustrations, at once sophisticated and primitive, provide the perfect complement, scattering elongated figures large and small across full pages (and several full spreads). The plot centers on a turtle sent to fetch a rabbit for the Dragon King of the East Sea, whose illness can be cured only by ingesting a rabbit's liver. When the rabbit learns why he has been brought to the underwater kingdom, he cleverly convinces the ruler that he has left his liver behind, whereupon the turtle brings him back to land to retrieve it. All ends happily in this animated fable, a worthy follow-up to Han and Heo's impressive first collaboration, The Rabbit's Judgment. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3?When the Dragon King of the East Sea becomes ill, the somber court physician informs him that his only chance for a cure is to eat the fresh, raw liver of a rabbit. Because the turtle can live on land as well as in the water, he loyally volunteers to fetch a rabbit for the ailing emperor. He makes his way to dry land and when he finally locates one, tricks the gregarious animal into returning with him to the bottom of the sea. The rabbit's fast-talking escape will have young audiences hanging on every word. In an interesting author's note, Han describes the origin of the tale, which most likely came to Korea from India, along with Buddhism, in the fourth century. She also informs readers that the rabbit, always clever but sometimes frivolous and vain, is a character central to many Korean tales. This story is bilingual, told simultaneously across the top of the page in Han-gul, the Korean alphabet. A note explains the unique character and development of the Han-gul alphabet. Heo's wonderfully primitive art makes use of oil paint, pencil, and collage. In addition to the full-page painting that faces every page of text, several vibrant double-page spreads lure youngsters into the magical undersea kingdom. Whimsical details reveal themselves with each new look, and this folktale is engaging enough to warrant many such readings!?Lisa S. Murphy, formerly at Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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