Traditional folktales are popular with new readers of all ages. This story tells of a giant who falls in love with the widow of a king, changes himself into a human and marries her. Their daughter falls in love with a honey seller who happens to be as wise as he is handsome... and who saves the kingdom from the giant.
retold by Soumontha Panyasouk, illustrated by Chamlern Phothihoumphan
First published in 2017 :: Lao language :: 32 pages :: Paperback :: A6
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Sample pages from King Giant and the Honey Seller
So far, every country I've studied has fairy tales about a princess who marries a boy who's smart but poor. So there's still hope for me!
