Vietnamese Folktales for Children

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.