Kim So-un was an eminent Korean storyteller and a specialist in Korean poetry and folklore. A former journalist for a major newspaper and chief editor for the Korean Children's Educational Institute, he published two dozen books during his lifetime, including anthologies of poetry, folk tales, folklore, folk songs and critical essays. Kim So-un is also the author of Korean Children's Favorite Stories. Jeong Kyoung-Sim enjoyed reading stories by Kim So-un when growing up, and is delighted now to illustrate his work. Kyoung-Sim is a graduate of the College of Fine Arts at Seoul National University. Her work is based on using traditional Korean colors, tones and painting methods in a modern style. She has illustrated a number of children's books, including Korean Children's Favorite Stories.
""With Three Korean Fairy Tales, kids ages 6-12 (and their parents!) alike will learn about Korean culture by experiencing the country's rich storytelling tradition. [It] is unreservedly recommended for family, school, and community library Fairytale/Folklore collections for young readers.""-- Midwest Book Review ""Exploring the curiosities of nature, each of the three legends tells an entertaining tale while imparting cherished Korean beliefs and values.""-- Kirkus Review ""…beautiful watercolour illustrations help bring these traditional tales to a new audience."" --Creative Steps magazine