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Korean children’s book – Learn the language through stories
Learning Korean comes in different methods. One of them is through a Korean children’s book. You may have been learning the language through lessons or videos, but this easy method can also do the trick. Korean children’s books may be a great place to start building your language skills outside of the classroom.
In this article, we have compiled a list of Korean children’s books or picture books that you might be interested in, so it’ll be easy to find Korean language books to read. Let’s look at what they are to get started on reading. They are fun, easy to read, and the more you understand them, the more your confidence grows!
Best Korean children’s books to read for learning KoreanThere are various books made for Korean children or even older kids, full of modern stories and classic tales. Here are just a few of the Korean children’s books, making for a great start to your journey of learning Korean through literature.
Children’s books about friendsHere are some stories about friendship.
Sleep Tight, Little WolfKorean: (잘 자, 꼬마 늑대야 ㅣ jal ja, kkoma neukdaeya)
Author: Ulrich Renz
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This children’s book is popular around the world and is translated into different languages. The Korean version tells the story of a child named Tim, who can’t sleep because his little wolf is missing and ventures out alone at night, coming across some new friends.
I Am DogKorean: (나는 개다 ㅣ naneun gaeda)
Author: Baek Heena
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At the center of this book is a dog named Gongyi, who becomes the new friend of a lonely young boy named Dongdong. Gongyi is a responsible dog who protects and cares for his new adopted family despite missing his own family.
The Turtle ShipAuthor: Helena Ku Rhee
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The picture book illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage, tells about a young boy named Sun Sin with a big dream. Although he was often made fun of, he entered a national contest for designing the best and indestructible battleship and was inspired by his pet turtle, Gobugi. The book is loosely based on the true story of the Korean hero Admiral Yi Sun Sin and his Turtle Ship, which will help readers learn about the Korean culture.
The Name JarAuthor: Yangsook Choi
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This story is about a Korean kid named Unhei who just moved to America from Korea. It’s already tough being the new kid at school, but it was harder for her thinking her new classmates can’t even pronounce her name. She didn’t introduce herself on the first day of school. Instead, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Fascinated by the kid with no name, her friends decided to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from.
However, the name jar had mysteriously disappeared when she was supposed to choose a name. With the encouragement of her new friends, Unhei decided to stick to her Korean name and helped everyone pronounce it, just like “Yoon-Hey.”
Children’s books about familyThese stories are about the relationship with the family. Some of these stories also talk about Korean culture and how it impacts the family.
My SisterKorean: (우리 누나 ㅣ uri nuna)
Author: Lee Seo Ji
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This picture book shows the joys that a younger brother experiences while playing with his older sisters. It gives the readers an idea of the Korean culture and cultural traditions through the drawings showing the clothes they wore, the games they played, and the life they lived during the Joseon Dynasty.
Mom is AngryKorean: (엄마가 화났다 ㅣ eommaga hwanatda)
Author: Choi Suk Hee
This book tells the story of depicting conflicts that happen between a mother and her child in everyday life. It features typical things in the family, like how the mother got mad because her child drew on the walls.
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Bee-Bim Bop!Author: Linda Sue Park
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Bee-bim bop, which translates as “mix-mix rice,” talks about the traditional Korean dish 비빔밥 (bibimbap) in simple rhymes. This food is rice topped with meat and vegetables, which you’ll be mixing.
In this picture book written by author Linda Sue Park, a Korean-American little girl helps her mother make bibimbap by preparing the ingredients, setting the table, and enjoying her favorite food with her family. This is a whimsical story that conveys the character’s enthusiasm through its pictures and the life and cultural traditions of a Korean-American family.
Rice From HeavenAuthor: Tina Cho & Keum Jin Song
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This story is based on the personal experience of the Korean-American author, Tina Cho. This book tells the story of a young girl from South Korea who, along with her dad, sends help to people in North Korea by providing food, specifically, rice through a special balloon that crosses the border. The story teaches about compassion and seizing opportunities to help those in need.
Dear JunoAuthor: Soyung Pak
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This story is about a Korean-American child and his grandmother who communicate despite their language barrier, through exchanging letters. Juno’s grandmother can read Korean and writes to him in Korean and his parents translate it for him. On the other hand, Juno expresses himself through his drawings.
Children’s books about fantasyThese stories may not happen in real life, but they are fun and interesting.
Cloud BreadKorean: (구름빵 ㅣ gureumppang)
Author: Baek Heena
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This tells the story of a cat family where the two siblings brought home a piece of cloud that they found on a tree branch. They gave it to their mother cat and asked her to bake bread made of clouds. After which, they all floated into the air like they were also pieces of clouds.
Watermelon PoolKorean: (수박 수영장 ㅣ subak suyeongjang)
Author: Hello Moon
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This book is all about watermelons, making it the perfect read for any watermelon lover out there! It’s a story about a village that celebrates the Watermelon Pool Festival every summer. The watermelon is split in half and makes a gigantic pool for everyone to swim, play, and enjoy the summer weather in.
I Love to Eat Fruits and VegetablesKorean: (난 과일과 야채를 정말 좋아해요ㅣ nan gwailgwa yachaereul jeongmal joahaeyo)
Author: Shelley Admont
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In the Korean edition of this book, a bunny named Jimmy starts loving fruits and vegetables after a mishap in the kitchen while trying to get his hands on some candy.
Other Children’s Books for learning KoreanHere are more picture books and reading books that you can check to help you learn Korean.
Sori’s Harvest Moon Day – Uk Bae Lee
Danbi Leads the School Parade – Anna Kim
Where’s Halmoni? – Julie Kim
No Kimchi For Me! – Aram Kim
Korean Celebrations: Festivals, Holidays and Traditions – Tina Cho
Why you should learn Korean with Korean children’s booksAs much as we may hope for it, none of us can completely learn the Korean language overnight. And though you may consume a lot of Korean movies, dramas, and music, sometimes you may feel discouraged by how little of it you actually understand. Books for young kids all over the world are designed to be simple and easy to understand. The same goes for Korean children’s books which are made for Korean children.
By reading and learning through children’s books, you can also familiarize yourself with South Korea. Specifically the Korean culture, Korean families, Korean celebrations, and food through different fun stories. These are often presented as graphic novels through a picture book too.
You can actually make surprisingly big leaps in your Korean skills simply by reading a book. Yes, even if it’s a very simple picture book. Not just in learning vocabulary and grammar structure, but in increased motivation to keep studying. So why not start reading simple Korean books for children right away while you’re learning Korean!
Which book do you think you’ll read first? What was the last book you’ve read? Do you have your list of favorite books too? Let us know in the comments! These are some topics you can talk to your Korean friends about, too! If you want to support your Korean language studies with some textbooks specifically for learning Korean, here’s a great list!
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213.jpgGunwi Grotto (2nd Seokguram) – 군위 석굴 (제2 석굴암) (Gunwi, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
The Gunwi Grotto in Gunwi, Gyeongsangbuk-do goes by a few names that include the 2nd Seokguram Hermitage and the Samjonseokgul Cave. The Gunwi Grotto is located on the northern side of Mt. Palgongsan (1,192.3 m). The Buddhist temple founded on this site was believed to be first established during the early part of Unified Silla (676-935 A.D.). The stone cave is located twenty metres above ground, and the height of the cave is 4.25 metres tall. Additionally, the cave is 4.3 metres deep, and the floor of the cave is flat.
What makes the Gunwi Grotto so important is that it precedes the founding of the renowned Seokguram Grotto by a half a century. While not as sophisticated, it gives a glimpse into the evolution of cave shrines on the Korean peninsula. Housed inside the Gunwi Grotto are a triad of statues that date back to about 700 A.D. The triad consists of a central image of Amita-bul (The Buddha of the Western Paradise) which stands 2.88 metres in height. Amita-bul sits in a cross-legged position on top of a pedestal. Uniquely, Amita-bul displays a stern look unlike other Buddha statues from the same time period. Typically, Buddhas from this time period display a friendly smile. The mudra (ritualized hand gesture), or “suin” in Korean, that Amita-bul is showing with his right hand on his right knee and with his fingers turned downwards, shows that he is attempting to expel evil.
Joining the central image of Amita-bul inside the Gunwi Grotto are two Bodhisattvas. These Bodhisattvas are Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) and Daesaeji-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Power and Wisdom for Amita-bul). Unlike Amita-bul, Gwanseeum-bosal and Daesaeji-bosal are standing. Each are wearing a crown with miniature a Buddha at the front. Also, they each hold a kundika, or ewer, with a ritual water sprinkler inside. They are also adorned with beaded necklaces, armlets, and long robes. Rather interestingly, the comparatively slender body that’s proportionately sculpted is influenced by the style of the Tang Dynasty (618–690, 705–907 A.D.) at this time.
This temple is additionally important because it provides an example of the transition found between early Korean Buddhist sculptures from the Three Kingdoms of Korea (57 B.C. – 668 A.D.) to that of the Unified Silla (668-935 A.D.). Also, the grotto is one of the first natural caves that was converted into a temple shrine. For all these reasons, the Gunwi Grotto is National Treasure #109, and it’s officially known as the Grotto of Amitabha Buddha Triad of Gunwi in English.
Grotto LayoutYou first approach the temple grounds from the south. Besides the grotto, there is also a temple that lies out in front of it. This temple is known as the 2nd Seokguram Hermitage. Immediately, you’ll be welcomed to the grounds by a large visitors’ centre and study hall. When I visited, both seemed to be unused and unoccupied. After crossing a bridge with a small stream that flows underneath it, you’ll now be located just to the right of all the shrine halls at the temple.
The first of these temple structures is the Jong-ru Pavilion (Bell Pavilion). Housed inside the top-heavy Jong-ru Pavilion is a large Brahma Bell with the image of the grotto triad as a relief. Next to the Jong-ru Pavilion is a biseok dedicated to the life of a deceased monk from the temple. Further behind these structures are the long monks’ quarters that are off-limits to the general public. A little further along, and past the second biseok, is a stone statue dedicated to Birojana-bul (The Buddha of Cosmic Energy). This statue of Birojana-bul dates back to the 9th century.
Just past the bamboo grove and the 9th century statue of Birojana-bul is the Biro-jeon Hall, which is also known as the Daejeokgwang-jeon Hall. Out in front of the Biro-jeon Hall, on each of the front corners, are child-like statues dedicated to Munsu-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Wisdom) and Bohyeon-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Power). Surrounding the exterior walls of the Biro-jeon Hall are a masterful collection of Shimu-do (Ox-Herding Murals). Stepping inside the Biro-jeon Hall, you’ll notice a large triad seated on the main altar. In the centre of the three is Birojana-bul. On the far left wall is a Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural). And the rest of the interior of the Biro-jeon Hall is filled with paintings dedicated to various Bodhisattvas like Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion), Munsu-bosal, and Bohyeon-bosal. Of note, and out in front of the Biro-jeon Hall, you’ll have passed by a rather odd-looking pagoda. This pagoda is called “Mojeon Seoktap” in Korean. This one-story pagoda made from white bricks dates back to Unified Silla (668-935 A.D.).
Just over the rooftop of the Biro-jeon Hall, you’ll notice a hole in the sheer mountain face. This opening is the Grotto of Amitabha Buddha Triad of Gunwi, which was mentioned above. Unfortunately, you can’t climb the stairs leading up to the grotto. However, you can still get a good look up at the triad resting inside the cave even at a distance.
To the left of the Grotto of Amitabha Buddha Triad of Gunwi, and up a forested pathway, is the temple’s Samseong-gak Hall. Inside this shaman shrine hall are three rather ordinary paintings dedicated to Chilseong (The Seven Stars), Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit), and Dokseong (The Lonely Saint).
How To Get ThereTo get to the Gunwi Grotto, you’ll first need to get to the Gunwi Bus Terminal. You’ll then need to board a bus bound for Mt. Palgongsan. Just make sure with the bus driver that the bus goes by the grotto. Buses from the terminal start at 8:25 a.m. and end at 7:10 p.m.
Overall Rating: 7.5/10The temple is a bit of a tough one to rate. It doesn’t have all that many temple shrine halls, but what it does have are pretty special. The obvious highlight to the temple is the historic Gunwi Grotto that also just so happens to be a National Treasure; however, you can only see it at some distance. Either way, if you do get the opportunity to visit Gunwi Grotto, you should. Alongside the grotto, you can see the beautiful interior of the Biro-jeon Hall, the surprisingly old stone artifacts strewn about the temple grounds like the statue of Birojana-bul and the one-story white brick pagoda. If you go, you won’t be disappointed.
The visitors’ centre and study hall at the entry of the temple grounds. The Jong-ru Pavilion. One of the biseok (stele), as you make your way towards the grotto. The Biro-jeon Hall. The one-story white brick pagoda out in front of the Biro-jeon Hall. One of the beautiful Shimu-do (Ox-Herding Murals) that adorns the exterior walls of the Biro-jeon Hall. A look inside the Biro-jeon Hall at the main altar. A look towards the elevated Gunwi Grotto. A closer look inside the Gunwi Grotto. The Samseong-gak Hall at the temple. And the three shaman murals housed inside the Samseong-gak Hall. —Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
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