K Is for Korea (World Alphabets) - Softcover

Cheung, Hyechong

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9781847801333: K Is for Korea (World Alphabets)

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ISBN 10: 1847801331 ISBN 13: 9781847801333

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2011

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In this photographic alphabet, the author introduces young readers to some of the customs, religion and culture, both ancient and modern, that make up this high-profile country. Focusing on both city and country life – from Arirang to Lacquerware to Taekwondo – this is a celebration of Korea in all its colourful diversity.

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About the Author:

Hyechong Chung took her MA in Psychology of Education at Sookmyeng Women's University, Seoul before working as head teacher at an infant school in Seoul. She has lived in England for eight years and teaches at the North London Korean School. She lives in North London Prodeepta Das was born in Cuttack, in eastern India. He is a freelance photographer and author whose pictures have been published in over 20 children's books. In 1991 Inside India, which he also wrote, won the Commonwealth Photographer's Award. Prodeepta's books for Frances Lincoln are P is for Pakistan, Prita Goes to India, K is for Korea, We are Britain!, Geeta's Day, I is for India, J is for Jamaica, Kamal Goes to Trinidad, P is for Poland, T is for Turkey, S is for South Africa, R is for Russia and B is for Bangladesh.

Review:

This colorful title presents an alphabetic introduction to Korea and its culture. Vivid photographs fill every page, each accompanied by a letter of the alphabet, as well as paragraph-length descriptions. They range from everyday items such as "Vegetables" and "Pottery" to more exotic terms that include "Yunnori" (a family game), "Samulnori" (percussion music played on four instruments), and "Mugungwha" (a type of flower). The succinct text manages to weave in information regarding Korea's history, religions, and traditions. Although the book is not detailed enough for reports, it does provide children with a lively taste of the country.-Donna Atmur, Los Angeles Public Library --School Library Journal

K is for Korea succeeds in introducing the culture in an attractive and straightforward way. The book connects the country's name to its language, places, objects and traditions, and makes for a great addition to the home or classroom library of those interested in raising globally literate children, who will find this an accessible introductory exploration of Korea and its culture. --papertiger.org

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