Korean and English Nursery Rhymes

“Like singing in a round, there is a lot going on–it is fun and exciting and very busy. Each part deserves attention. First, the book can stand alone as a bilingual book of 14 children’s nursery rhymes. Chirpy, simple and bright … Second, the language translation is repeated three times: first in Hanguel script, then in Romanized, phonetic Korean and finally in English. … Finally, the music CD allows readers to listen to correct pronunciation, with each song (played by guitar and sung by young children) performed in Korean and then English. The illustrations are two-dimensional and cartoony, with round bodies and smiling eyes. Both unusual and useful, for this ever-shrinking world.” —Kirkus Reviews“Children and animals drawn in a palette of tropical colors cavort through Wright’s charismatic collection of 14 traditional Korean songs and nursery rhymes…” —Publishers Weekly“This is a really pretty book with rhymes and games from Korea. It also has a CD so you can hear how the rhymes should sound. I liked this book.” —Cole, Age 7, City Book Review

Danielle Wright is the creator of the award-winning multilingual book My Village: Rhymes from Around the World. Danielle is a travel writer and book editor and the author of Japanese Nursery Rhymes: Carp Streamers, Falling Rain and Other Favorites.

Helen Acraman’s whimsical graphic works reflect a passion for environmental issues, natural living, and the childlike quality that lives in everyone. She is the illustrator of Japanese Nursery Rhymes: Carp Streamers, Falling Rain and Other Favorites.