Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories

Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories is an award-winning collection of fifteen beloved Vietnamese folktales retold by Phuoc Thi Minh Tran, Minnesota's first Vietnamese librarian, including tales such as the Vietnamese Cinderella story and various pourquoi tales that explain the natural world and cultural customs. The delicate watercolor illustrations beautifully complement the rich storytelling tradition of Vietnam, bringing each tale to vivid life. This book is a wonderful choice for students because it introduces them to the folklore and cultural heritage of Vietnam, supporting multicultural literacy and offering a meaningful window into Southeast Asian storytelling traditions.

Publishing Details

Author : Phuoc Thi Minh Tran

Illustrator : Nguyen Thi Hop, Nguyen Dong

Author Nationality : Vietnam

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 96

Size: 9 x 9 inches

Year Published: 2015

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Traditional Literature

Theme: Culture, Fables & Folktales, Asian American