Orphan had a very poor and sad life until he came across Tiger. Orphan and Tiger became inseparable as Tiger took care of Orphan like a big brother. One day, Tiger decided that Orphan needed to find himself a wife. With Tiger’s help, Orphan was able to marry the nearby town leader’s daughter, Yer. They lived happily for years. Eventually, Tiger knew that his time had come to pass and decides to leave them to their happiness ... but not without the ultimate gift.
About Hmong Folktales:
Folktales are told orally from memory and have reoccurring or common themes. These include love, marriage, spirits, tragedies, repetition and humanizing animals. The setting in these stories mimics everyday life in Laos. There are many forms used to tell these stories, such as dialogue, poetry and singing. One story can include more than one of these forms. Hmong folktales are told from one generation to the next. Aside from bedtime entertainment, each folktale has a moral and lesson.
Details
- Publication Date
- Dec 15, 2014
- Language
- English
- Category
- Children's
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Hua M. Conry
Specifications
- Pages
- 48
- Binding
- Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Color
- Dimensions
- Small Landscape (9 x 7 in / 229 x 178 mm)