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Renee Ting

on August 15, 2008 2:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The parenting website KidsGrowth.com has this to say about Tigers, Frogs, and Rice Cakes, by Daniel D. Holt and illustrated by Soma Han Stickler:

"This is a most unique collection of 20 Korean proverbs, collected and translated by a former Peace Corps volunteer, Daniel Holt. Vivid illustrations by Soma Han Stickler will help capture the attention of children and adults of all ages. With basic truths told in few words, such as "Though it is small, the pepper is hot" and "An empty push cart makes more noise," this book can initiate fervent discussions throughout classrooms and over numerous dinner tables."

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"...these sayings offer insight into another culture."

-Multicultural Review

Daniel D. Holt is an educator by profession, and a scholar on Korea as well. He is not only a master of the Korean language, but has a keen sense of understanding of the Korean culture. His strong interest in Korea caused him to participate in this book project. He lives in Sacramento, California.

Soma Han was born in the agricultural southeastern part of the Korean peninsula. She has a BA in literature and a BFA degree from the California College of Arts & Crafts. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries in Arizona, California, New York, Washington, D.C., Hong Kong and Korea.

Shen’s Books is a publisher of multicultural children’s literature that emphasizes cultural diversity and tolerance, with a focus on introducing children to the cultures of Asia.

Through books, we can share a world a stories, building greater understanding and tolerance within our increasingly diverse communities as well as throughout our continuously shrinking globe.