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Wong Swee Yean

In Chinese culture, a calendar year is marked by an animal from the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle of 12 years. How were the 12 animals in the zodiac decided? A great race was declared among all the animals. The race was exciting, with each animal demonstrating unique characteristics and determination to be represented in the zodiac.

© 2020 by Wong Swee Yean. Published in paper format in Singapore by World Scientific Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2020.

Tina Chiang

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Our Folktales: The All-time Favourite Folktales from Asia

China: The Zodiac Story

Ann Chowdhury-Sorabjee

Pabu, a Rajasthani chief, loves animals and his niece, Kelam. One day, Kelam tells Pabu that she wants a camel for her birthday, so Pabu sets off to Lanka in search of one. But, after braving a storm, he finds himself in Persia, and befriends the king there. He learns all about camels, and returns with a baby camel for Kelam, just in time for her birthday.

© 2020 by Anu Chowdhury-Sorabjee. Published in paper format in Singapore by World Scientific Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2020.

Paul Courtenay Hyu

India: A Camel for Kelam

Murti Bunanta

For many centuries, Indonesian folktales have taught the equality of women and men. The story of Princess Kemang from Bengkulu Province in Sumatra Island is about an independent princess who, fond of hunting, fishing and hiking in the woods, eventually becomes a soldier. Once, in a dense forest, she spoke to a tree which then changed slowly into a handsome prince. Later, the two married and Princess Kemang became the ruler of her kingdom.

© 2020 by Murti Bunanta. Published in paper format in Singapore by World Scientific Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2020.

Indonesia: Princess Kemang

Shigeru Hatsuyama

Issun-boshi is a tiny boy, no taller than one sun (3 cm), but he is brave and spirited. With a needle as a sword, he rides down the river in a wooden bowl to find work in the capital. A lord hires him to guard his daughter, the princess. During an outing, the princess is attacked by ogres and Issun-boshi saves her. The ogres leave a mallet, or hammer, behind. The mallet is magical and it will change Issun-boshi’s life forever.

© 2020 by Shigeru Hatsuyama. Published in paper format in Singapore by World Scientific Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2020.

Japan: Issun Boshi

Emila Yusof

The beautiful Princess of Gunung Ledang lived happily on the top of the mountain, Ledang. When the powerful Sultan of Melaka came courting, the princess had to think of a way to reject his proposal. She came up with dowry requests that she felt sure the Sultan would not be able to fulfil. Alas, the Sultan fulfilled all six requests and was ready to claim his prize when the Princess came up with a seventh request: a bowl of the royal prince’s blood.

© 2020 by Emila Yusof. Published in paper format in Singapore by World Scientific Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2020.

Malaysia: The Princess of Gunung Ledang

Thor Zin Htut Aung

This is a story about displaced toys searching for a place to live happily and safely, away from the war zone. During their journey, they meet a cat who warns them that some toys will try to prevent these traditional toys from entering Happy Land. So, the displaced traditional toys have to fight to enter Happy Land.

© 2020 by Thor Zin Htut Aung. Published in paper format in Singapore by World Scientific Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2020.

Myanmar: Journey to Happy Land

Christine S. Bellen

After cutting down a magical kolesmeloko tree for profit, Teong the folk healer, accidentally sets a giant serpent free. As punishment for his greed he must give away his three daughters, Maria Upeng, Maria Loleng, and Maria Upeng, to three powerful kings. Many years pass and the youngest child, Pedro, journeys across different realms in an effort to find his sisters and reunite his family.

© 2020 by Christine S. Bellen. Published in paper format in Singapore by World Scientific Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2020.

Philippines: The Brother of the Three Marias

Abdullah Basmeh

Badang, a poor labourer, uses his wits to gain super strength and freedom from his master. The Raja of Singapura hears reports about this strongman, and summons Badang to his kingdom. With his quick mind and strength, Badang becomes legendary as the undefeatable royal warrior, defending his King and country’s honour. Among his many challenges, Badang lifts a gigantic boulder, and hurls it to the mouth of the Singapore River.

© 2020 by Abdullah Basmeh. Published in paper format in Singapore by World Scientific Publishing, recorded by Storyside 2020.

Singapore: Badang the Mighty Warrior

A collection of eight beloved children's stories from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Singapore. In these beautifully illustrated tales, you will meet brave heroes who outsmart others, mystical spells that enchant, talking animals that are full of mischief, and so much more.

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