Heungbu and Nolbu is a delightful Christian retelling of Korea's most famous folktale about two very different brothers. Kind Heungbu loves God and shares everything, even when his greedy brother Nolbu takes all the family riches. When Heungbu gently heals a baby swallow's broken leg, the little bird returns with a wonder-seed - and out of the gourds pour blessings beyond imagination! Greedy Nolbu tries to copy the trick, but learns that you reap what you sow.
In the end, love and forgiveness bring the brothers back together. With twenty-four beautiful illustrations, this gentle picture book weaves the values of the Bible into a treasured Korean tale. The story ends with discussion questions, Bible verses, and a short prayer to share together, making it perfect for family reading time, bedtime, and Sunday school. Ages 6-8. Book 4 in the Korean Folk Tale Series from Gospelo Press.
Heungbu and Nolbu is a delightful Christian retelling of Korea's most famous folktale about two very different brothers. Kind Heungbu loves God and shares everything, even when his greedy brother Nolbu takes all the family riches. When Heungbu gently heals a baby swallow's broken leg, the little bird returns with a wonder-seed - and out of the gourds pour blessings beyond imagination! Greedy Nolbu tries to copy the trick, but learns that you reap what you sow.
In the end, love and forgiveness bring the brothers back together. With twenty-four beautiful illustrations, this gentle picture book weaves the values of the Bible into a treasured Korean tale. The story ends with discussion questions, Bible verses, and a short prayer to share together, making it perfect for family reading time, bedtime, and Sunday school. Ages 6-8. Book 4 in the Korean Folk Tale Series from Gospelo Press.