{"product_id":"maya-and-the-turtle-hardcover","title":"Maya and the Turtle - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn C. Stickler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSoma Han\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSoma Han\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL 2013-2014 MORNING CALM MEDAL**\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis multicultural children's book presents a heartwarming Korean fairy tale about a little girl and a fortunate encounter.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoverty is all Maya has ever known, but she doesn't allow it to stop her from caring for her father, and others, as best she can. Kind and gentle, she is a lovely young girl who always puts others first. One day, she finds a little turtle and takes him home, raising and loving him, never knowing that he will play an instrumental part in her destiny. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimilar to \u003ci\u003eThe Korean Cinderella\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaya and the Turtle\u003c\/i\u003e, is an original Korean fairy tale by authors John Stickler and Soma Han that teaches children that the road to greatness lies in selflessness and that the loving kindness of a pure heart can awaken great love and power in another. Beautifully illustrated by Han, this book contains fascinating bits of information about Korean culture and is a poignant tale about the rewards of kindness, patience and courage.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoma Han\u003c\/b\u003e is a native of Korea. After studying under Korea's leading sculptor Lee II Young, she earned a BA in literature as well as a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts. Soma is a painter, sculptor, mosaic artist and book illustrator whose work has been exhibited in galleries in the U.S., Korea and Hong Kong. Visit her website at somahan.org \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn C. Stickler\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of Yale University and spent thirteen years in Korea working in advertising and news reporting. He has had a long career in letters, including publishing, editing and travel writing. He and Soma live in Arizona. Together they co-authored \u003ci\u003eLand of Morning Calm: Korean Culture Then and Now\u003c\/i\u003e (Shens Books).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maya and the Turtle: A Korean Fairy Tale\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757631832352,"sku":"9780804842778","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a8ec91d147c8be07b047071fcb487d36.webp?v=1780107361","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/maya-and-the-turtle-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}