Rights Guide
Protectors (Illustrated Traditional Korean Culture Series)
Written by Cheongdong Malgup, Illustrated by GEUM Gwang-bok, 2003
48p
Picture Book Age 7+
Picture Book
It explores the origin of religious customs of Korea through the eyes of a child who visits her grandmother in the village. It introduces traditional folk beliefs such as ancestral rites and a variety of spiritual protectors of the village. The totems are not simply superstition or idolatry, but originate from collective concerns to safeguard the community and future generations.
A Day of the King in Gyeongbok-gung Palace (Illustrated Traditional Korean Culture Series)
Written by Cheongdong Malgup, Illustrated by PARK Dong-guk, 2003
60p
Picture Book Age 7+
Picture Book
Gyeongbok-gung, Palace of Shining Happiness, is the most visited place in Korea, both by Koreans and foreign visitors. Readers will follow a king on a tour of the palace, and learn the usages and features of each royal building. Detailed illustrations show the ordinary day of a king going around the daily routine.
Folk Festivals (Illustrated Traditional Korean Culture Series)
Written by Cheongdong Malgup, Illustrated by NAK Song-jae, 2003
48p
Picture Book Age 7+
Picture Book
Koreas heritage and culture are deeply rooted in agriculture. It is reflected in traditional festivals held at different times of the year. Festivals consist of various games. The main interests of these games were not about winning, but creating a sense of community by bring people together and praying for the good harvest. The book shows where the festivals originated, how they were observed, and what kind of folk customs were developed out of them.
Growing Up (Illustrated Traditional Korean Culture Series)
Written by Cheongdong Malgup, Illustrated by KO Gwang-sam, 2003
48p
Picture Book Age 7+
Picture Book

* Illustrator of the Year at the 2003 Bologna Children’s Book Fair

People undergo several important moments such as birth, coming of age, marriage, and death in the end. From the ancient times in Korea, special rites were performed to celebrate those moments, and some of them have survived to the present. This beautifully illustrated book is a wonderful guide to various rites that the Korean perform from birth to death.
 
Map, the Way We See the World (Illustrated Traditional Korean Culture Series)
Written by Cheongdong Malgup, Illustrated by NAK Song-jae
48p
Picture Book Age 7+
Picture Book

Old maps tell us how people in the past perceived the world. Many will wonder how ancient people came up with ways to map the world. The book shows fascinating methods and tools in map making from the ancient times.
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