Download or read book Korean Children's Stories and Songs written by Peter Hyun and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This favorite collection includes nine songs and poems which all Koreans sang and listened to growing up. In the first story, The Flower-Eating Locomotive by Kim Yo-sup, the locomotive uses flowers as fuel, so it emits the fragrance of flowers instead of smoke. The border is ringed round with the roses, and people in this country have warm heart. The story reflects the reality paradoxically after Korean War and contains the yearning for peace. The Dancing Village by Lee Hyun-ju, is about a young boy named Cheoyong who has a talent for dancing and has a dream of being noticed and famous in the world. Unfortunately, he met a tragic and untimely death. Only the villagers were keeping his memory. The story shows how the dignity of a human being was devastated under rapid urbanization. The third story, Ten Fingers by Yoon Suk-joong is composed of an amusing anecdote about a young boy Yeongi who got hurt his one finger. For example, Yeongi couldn't tie a shoestring, or he spilt teacher's ink on the desk. Readers can sympathize with the young boy and the situation. The personified ten fingers stimulate the reader's imagination. Included are nine songs and poems that have been very popular in Korea since the 1920s. The works such as Springtime Outing (bomnadeuri) by Yoon Suk-joong and Half-Moon (bandal) by Yoon Kuk-young were made to give hopes and dreams to the blossoming children in the tragic situation of war. The book includes these songs, poems, and stories which have been beloved for a long time in Korea, so it is to be recommended for men and women of all ages as they cultivate intergenerational understanding and culture. Reading the book which includes Korean sentiment is a great way to learn about Korea's people and its culture. The fabulous colored-pencil illustrations are another attraction of the book.