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Author:
McClure, Gillian.
Title:
The land of the Dragon King : and other Korean stories / [retold and illustrated by] Gillian McClure.
Publisher:
Frances Lincoln Children's Books,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
59, [1] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Subject:
Tales.
Folklore--Korea.
Tales.
Folklore--Korea.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [60]).
Contents:
The land of the Dragon King. Clever rabbit -- Why the sea is salty -- The goblins' magic stick -- A bit of shade -- Why pigs have snouts -- The fierce old dried persimmon -- Me first! -- The land of the Dragon King.
Summary:
A collection of retellings of legendary stories from Korea that provide colorful explanations about the creation of the world and the creatures who live in it, including how the seas became salty and how rabbits earned their fluffy tails.
ISBN:
1845078055 (hardback)
9781845078058 (hardback)
Locations:
GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)

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