Entertaining collection of many stories handed down from generation to generation among Vietnam cultures.
These are the stories of the beginning of the Vietnamese people, Tet cakes, and other tales are populated with colorful details and fluid action. These folk tales have a more modern day touch: women play a bigger role, violence is downplayed, and even sad circumstances have a silver lining. A call to appreciate the natural world, respect others, and be true to values more important than wealth add an endearing wisdom. This collection of Vietnamese folk tales can be enjoyed by pre-teens and adults, and will linger in your mind long after you finish reading the stories.