In "Tigers of the Kumgang Mountains," a reimagining of a traditional Korean folktale, a humble village faces danger when fierce tigers threaten their livestock and livelihood. The villagers, filled with fear, seek a solution to protect their home. A brave hunter, armed with wisdom and courage, embarks on a quest to confront the tigers and uncover their mysterious connection to the mountains. Through this journey, he learns valuable lessons about harmony with nature, the balance of life, and respect for all creatures. This enchanting story highlights the intertwining of courage, respect, and the profound ties between humans and the natural world. [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