The U.S.-Korea Review

Renee Ting

on August 15, 2008 3:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The U.S.-Korea Review includes a review of Tigers, Frogs and Rice Cakes, selected by Daniel D. Holt and illustrated by Soma Han.

"Here, twenty proverbs are presented in lucid yet articulate grammar which lead the reader into many of the alluring and unique facets of Korean culture. Knows as Sok-dam, or "folk-sayings," each proverb depicts a belief system or symbol representative of the Korean people, where character and cooperation are highly revered. Ornately designed watercolor paintings bring the book's text to life by conveying the truths of the Korean tradition with ethereal yet expressive illustrations. All the colors of Korean "folk" life are tenderly juxtaposed with each other to clearly express the simplicity - and sometimes complexity - of Korean proverbs."

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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.