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Preview — Maya and the Turtle by John Stickler. Maya and the Turtle: Poverty is all Maya has ever known, but she doesn't allow it to stop her from caring for her father, and others, as best she can. Kind and gentle, she is a lovely young girl who always puts others first.
One day, she finds a little turtle and takes him home, raising and loving him, never knowing that he will play an instrumental part in her destiny.
Similar to The Korean Cinderella , Maya and the Turtle , is an original Korean fairy tale by authors John Stickler and Soma Han that teaches children that the road to greatness lies in selflessness and that the loving kindness of a pure heart can awaken great love and power in another. Beautifully illustrated by Han, this book contains fascinating bits of information about Korean culture and is a poignant tale about the rewards of kindness, patience and courage.
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Oct 18, Melissa White rated it it was amazing. This is a beautiful story about the value of compassion, bravery and selflessness! I also love that it won a "Morning Calm" Medal which is a Korean student voted award!
The story is written in a simplistic, folklore fashion and features beautiful illustrations of the characters and scenery on every page. The illustrator's use of bright colors and sharp, ink angles definitely salute authentic Asian artwork and further engage the reader in Korean culture. The book also uses culturally relevant lan This is a beautiful story about the value of compassion, bravery and selflessness!
MAYA AND THE TURTLE by John C. Stickler , Soma Han | Kirkus Reviews
The book also uses culturally relevant language and has a glossary in the back for unfamiliar terms and practices. This is a very useful insight to Korean folklore and traditions! I personally liked that in this story the girl was honored for her bravery and selflessness rather than beauty or some external feature.
The story is about a young girl who lives alone with her poor father after her mother dies. As she grows, she becomes more and more beautiful and wise. One day, she is walking and comes across a baby turtle that is sitting on a rock that she doesn't know is magical. She adopts the turtle and it grows bigger and bigger. Eventually her father gets sick and can no longer takes care of them so she looks for ways to support her family. While looking, she discovers a town that is plagued by an enormous centipede. Every year, the town sacrifices a young girl to the centipede in order to keep it away.
She volunteers to be sacrificed because the families of the girls who are sacrificed receive a great reward. When she is sacrificed the turtle, who suddenly turns magical and gigantic, saves her from the centipede and she lives happily ever after. I would definitely use this story when teaching multicultural legends and folklore! Not only is it a story in which a girl is brave and heroic, it also salutes Korean culture and spurs an interest in discovery other Korean works.
Maya and the Turtle: A Korean Fairy Tale by Soma Han and John C. Stickler, illustrated by Soma Han
If I were to use this book, I would first introduce Korea by having the students research Korea on this website: I would only have them study South Korea for now and introduce North Korea later so that the topic of communism doesn't cloud their view of Korea's history. I would then read the story and focus on the glossary in the back of the book. If there are students from Korea or students tat have been there, I may ask them to expand on what we all know about Korean traditions and words like those in the story. I definitely recommend this book for students of all ages.
Very interesting and fun! Aug 28, Owen Love rated it liked it.
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The story is quite sad but it does offer a lesson in sacrificing one's own needs for family. Feb 11, Kate rated it it was amazing Shelves: This Korean Folk Tale tells the story of Maya. She and her father are poor, but live a comfortable life. Her mother is dead, but foresaw Maya's destiny of becoming a princess. One day Maya finds a little turtle. She takes him home, raising, caring for him and never knowing that he will play a part in her destiny.
Beautifully illustrated and filled with fascinating nuggets of information about Korean culture, this book offers a poignant tale of the rewards of kindness, patience, courage, a loving This Korean Folk Tale tells the story of Maya. Beautifully illustrated and filled with fascinating nuggets of information about Korean culture, this book offers a poignant tale of the rewards of kindness, patience, courage, a loving heart and a lesson in how true glory, even if foretold must be earned.
Dec 08, Ellon rated it really liked it Shelves: I received this book as part of a first reads giveaway. Here is my honest review.
Maya and the Turtle: A Korean Fairy Tale
My favorite part of this book was the footnotes that explained different aspect of Korean culture mentioned in the book. The actual story was not my favorite fairy tale but these footnotes really added to the story. I could see using this book to teach a child a bit about Korean culture. The illustrations were fantastic! May 24, Kristen Mulvihill rated it really liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The illustrations are beautiful, colors vividly done with watercolors and a story with a history.
The book offers many little touches -- comments on Korean culture and language. Her simple, happy life changes dramatically when her father falls ill and Maya needs money for his medicine.
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She has heard that a neighboring village will pay her to place herself up for sacrifice to a monster centipede that visits the village once a year. Maya confronts it but is saved by her fearless friend, the turtle, who fights it to the death. The village is elated and news spreads quickly to the Emperor of heaven and earth.
Maya is betrothed to his son, and the two reign peacefully ever after. The tale is simply told and includes supplemental notes on each page that explain certain aspects of Korean culture, such as the legend of the turtle and artifacts of the people and their beliefs. Unfortunately, the notes sometimes interrupt the flow of the text.
For the most part, the illustrations are traditional Korean depictions, but elements of American expressions and facial features find their way onto the page, especially in the couples' wedding portrait in which the bride favors a certain American iconic doll. The illustration of the many cultures represented at the wedding also attempts a certain diversity that borders on stereotype. The tale itself is a familiar one with a lovely sentiment, but it's an optional purchase. Read more Review "I…almost every page has a contextual note explaining something cultural, historical, or just downright tongue-in-cheek; and the multi-culti angle gets celebrated with a strikingly detailed, full spread—the royal couple is indeed flanked by "people from many lands," many colors, many cultures and backgrounds.
Hope springs eternal for world peace.