Korean Folk Songs: Stars in the Sky and Dreams in Our Hearts [14 Sing Along Songs with Audio Recordings Included]
Publishing Details
Korean Folk Songs: Stars in the Sky and Dreams in Our Hearts [14 Sing Along Songs with Audio Recordings Included]
By (Author) Robert Choi
Illustrated by SamEe Back
Tuttle Publishing
Tuttle Publishing
13th August 2024
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Songbooks / singing
Educational: Modern (non-native or second) languages: Language learning
781.62957009
Physical Properties
Contains 1 Hardback and 1 CD-Audio
32
Width 216mm, Height 279mm
Description
In Korean Folk Songs, music teacher Robert Choi shares 14 of Korea's best-loved classic children's songs-with musical scores and lyrics in both Korean and English.
Born and bred in Chicago, Choi's parents raised their son with a keen appreciation for their native Korean culture. The traditional melodies they taught him left a deep impression. Included in this collection are well-known children's songs such as "Splashing Around" and "Mountain Rabbit" that incorporate fun actions and gestures. Also, traditional standards that have been passed down from generation to generation, such as "Blue Birds" and "Arirang."
Each Korean children's song features a musical score with the lyrics in Korean script and romanized form and an English version of the lyrics. Historical and cultural notes are included, and for the children's songs, Choi describes the accompanying actions. Companion audio recordings of all the songs are included, along with tracks that allow you to sing along. Every page has beautiful full-color illustrations of traditional Korean scenes by the talented Korean artist SamEe Back.
Just as songs like "Home on the Range" or "Oh! Susanna" are part of traditional American culture, the songs in Korean Folk Songs are a valuable resource for anyone with interest in Korean culture, history and language.
All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
Reviews
"This book-and-CD combination showcases 14 traditional Korean folk songs that are 'engraved in the hearts and minds of all Koreans.' With cultural notes that illustrate the significance of each song, the selections provide readers with details of Korean history, culture and language. A good book for a diverse world, especially for Korean-Americans who want to learn about their heritage or English speakers hoping to learn basic Korean language skills." Kirkus Reviews
"'Korean Folk Songs' is an inspirational traditional and nursery song collection, influenced by and interwoven with a rich but bitter, complex history of this beloved country." Midwest Book Review
"a great selection of songs" Growing Book by Book blog
Author Bio
From an early age, Robert Choi learned traditional Korean folk songs and was introduced to Korean culture through food, music, language, and martial arts. Previously a member of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, he currently serves as a full-time music educator.
Illustrator SamEe Back lives in Seoul where she studies Visual Design at Duksung Women's University. Korean Folk Songs is her first work of published illustrations.
