Thai Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales (Favorite Children's Stories)
$12.69
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Book Synopsis: In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families. The nine charming stories in this book feature clever princesses, warring gods and goddesses, foolish kings, and wily tigers, against a backdrop of traditional Thai village life. They deal with the universal values that parents everywhere want to teach their children, such as good versus evil, right versus wrong, and wisdom versus foolishness.
Stories include "How The Thais Learned to Be Calm," when a small village argument escalates into a terrible war; "Princess Golden Flower and the Vulture King," in which a brave princess saves herself from an evil king; and "The Gold Harvest" in which a wise father-in-law tricks his lazy son-in-law into working hard for his family.
Curated and narrated by Marion D. Toth and illustrated by Thai artist Patcharee Meesukhon, this collection will provide children with an insight into the traditional Thai culture, and the values and lifestyle of its people. This book will be enjoyed by children ages six to ten, as well as by their parents.
Other Thai stories in this book include:
- How the Bay of Bangkok Came to Be
- Why Do We Have Thunder and Lightning?
- The Wisest Man in Siam
- There is No Such Thing As a Secret
- How the Tiger Got its Stripes
- The Footprint of the Buddha
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Looking for a captivating children's book that takes your little ones on a magical journey? Look no further than Thai Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales. Packed with nine enchanting stories, this multicultural book is a treasure trove of Thai storytelling traditions that have been cherished for generations.
Get ready to immerse your kids in a world where clever princesses, warring gods and goddesses, and wily tigers come to life against the backdrop of traditional Thai village life. Each tale imparts valuable life lessons, teaching children about good versus evil, right versus wrong, and the value of wisdom.
One of the standout stories is "How The Thais Learned to Be Calm," a tale that beautifully illustrates how a small village argument can escalate into a terrible war, emphasizing the importance of peace and understanding. Another favorite, "Princess Golden Flower and the Vulture King," follows a brave princess as she ingeniously saves herself from an evil king. And let's not forget "The Gold Harvest," a witty story that teaches the value of hard work and tricks lazybones into becoming productive members of the family.
Created by the talented Marion D. Toth and brought to life by the exceptional illustrations of Thai artist Patcharee Meesukhon, this book not only introduces children to Thai culture but also fosters an appreciation for the values and lifestyle of the Thai people.
Don't miss out on this captivating collection of Thai stories that will transport your children to a world of wonder. Suitable for children aged six to ten, Thai Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales promises to be a cherished addition to your family's library.
Click here to embark on a journey through the magical stories of Thailand!
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