"The Deer and the Woodcutter" is a Korean folktale that tells the heartwarming story of a kind woodcutter who helps an injured deer he finds in the forest. The deer, grateful for the woodcutter's compassion, promises to repay his kindness. However, when the woodcutter's greedy neighbor learns about the deer's magical ability to grant wishes, he deceives the woodcutter. The tale unfolds with themes of kindness, greed, and the consequences of one's actions, ultimately showing the value of friendship and honesty. The woodcutter’s journey leads him to a deeper understanding of true wealth and happiness found in selflessness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Tuttle Publishing .

Kim So-un was an eminent Korean storyteller and a specialist in Korean poetry and folklore. A former journalist for a major newspaper and chief editor for the Korean Children's Educational Institute, he published two dozen books during his lifetime, including anthologies of poetry, folk tales, folklore, folk songs and critical essays. Kim So-un is also the author of Korean Children's Favorite Stories. Jeong Kyoung-Sim enjoyed reading stories by Kim So-un when growing up, and is delighted now to illustrate his work. Kyoung-Sim is a graduate of the College of Fine Arts at Seoul National University. Her work is based on using traditional Korean colours, tones and painting methods in a modern style. She has illustrated a number of children's books, including Korean Children's Favorite Stories. "Kim So-un was an eminent Korean storyteller and a specialist in Korean poetry and