South korean novelette that can be read as a morality tale, a fable, or a metaphor. It has all the elements of any successful classic tale. Written by sunmi hwang illustrated by nomoco translated by chiyoung kim. Hwang sunmi born 1963 is a south korean author and professor who is best known for her fable the hen who dreamed she could fly, which has also been made into a successful animated film in south korea, leafie, a hen into the wild. The main characters of this fiction, fantasy story are. Like most fables, this is a book that could probably be enjoyed by children after all, it has a lovable hen as its main character, along with a motley cast of barnyard animals in supporting roles. The book explores the joys of parenthood and the sacrifices required to nurture the next generation, the. You could read the adventures and struggles of sprout, an egglaying hen who escapes the coop with dreams of. For the sons and daughters who want a glimpse of motherhood, this. Jan 17, 2015 the hen who dreamed she could fly sunmi hwang.
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