Korean and English Nursery Rhymes - by Danielle Wright (Hardcover)

About the Book

This charming collection features 14 well-loved verses presented in both Korean "hangeul" script and English, arranged in a clear side-by-side format. Includes an audio CD with recordings of kids singing in both languages. Full color.

Book Synopsis

A charming collection of fourteen well-loved verses, Korean and English Nursery Rhymes is an excellent introduction to Korean language and culture for young children.

This enchanting, beautifully illustrated book featuring well-known Korean children's songs and rhymes makes a beautiful gift for kids and families who are interested in the Korean way of life. The highlighted verses, presented in both Korean hangeul script and English, are arranged in a clear side-by-side format that encourages successful and fun language learning.

Korean and English Nursery Rhymes also includes audio with recordings of kids singing in both languages. These songs are so lively and sweet you'll soon find yourself singing right along! Many of the songs accompany everyday play activities like jumping rope and hand clapping games. Others speak to a child's simple view of nature and a deep love of home.

The fourteen favorite rhymes and songs featured include:

• "Little One"
• "Monkey's Bottom"
• "Twirling Round"
• "Spring in My Hometown"
• And more!

For preschoolers and beyond, this book will provide lasting pleasure for the mind, the eye, the ear, and the heart--an exquisite celebration of Korean folk songs and heritage.

Audio is accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

Review Quotes

"hellip;it shares fourteen Korean nursery rhymes in Korean, Korean pronunciation and English. The pages of this book are absolutely gorgeous. This book has small asides with instructions or more about the rhyme. Some of the songs are for jumping rope or have hand movements and the instructions explain all of this. Each page is dedicated to a rhyme and the illustrations go along with it in a very simple but colorful way." --Crafty Moms Share blog

"The illustrations remind me of early Maurice Sendak drawings, so cute and endearing. The rhymes are surprisingly delightful...if you are an American Korean family, this is a must-have book for your children and grandchildren." --KidsR.Us blog

"Children and animals drawn in a palette of tropical colors cavort through Wright's charismatic collection of 14 traditional Korean songs and nursery rhymes..." --Publishers Weekly

"Like singing in a round, there is a lot going on--it is fun and exciting and very busy. Each part deserves attention. First, the book can stand alone as a bilingual book of 14 children's nursery rhymes. Chirpy, simple and bright ... Second, the language translation is repeated three times: first in Hanguel script, then in Romanized, phonetic Korean and finally in English. ... Finally, the music CD allows readers to listen to correct pronunciation, with each song (played by guitar and sung by young children) performed in Korean and then English. The illustrations are two-dimensional and cartoony, with round bodies and smiling eyes. Both unusual and useful, for this ever-shrinking world." --Kirkus Reviews

"Songs are a very effective way to expose kids to language. These are the nursery rhymes and songs that Korean kids grow up with; their "Mother Goose" if you may." --PragmaticMom.com blog

"The nursery song book does a fantastic job presenting some of Korea's traditional and modern nursery rhymes in a way that makes language learning simple for any age. [...] Sit back and relax to the tranquil melodies as you easily master the Korean language alone or with your little on. Singing along to the rhymes will make you feel accomplished and will absolutely aid in your vocabulary retention." --Gone Seoul Searching blog

"This colorful compilation of nursery rhymes is written in English and Korean. It also comes with a CD of nursery songs in both languages." --Travel Life magazine

"This is a really pretty book with rhymes and games from Korea. It also has a CD so you can hear how the rhymes should sound. I liked this book." --Cole, Age 7, City Book Review

About the Author

Danielle Wright is the creator of the award-winning multilingual book My Village: Rhymes from Around the World. Danielle is a travel writer and book editor and the author of Japanese Nursery Rhymes: Carp Streamers, Falling Rain and Other Favorites.

Helen Acraman's whimsical graphic works reflect a passion for environmental issues, natural living, and the childlike quality that lives in everyone. She is the illustrator of Japanese Nursery Rhymes: Carp Streamers, Falling Rain and Other Favorites.