Thank you to NorthSouth Books Inc. and NetGalley for the eARC!

I had never heard of the Korean Folktale that The Three-Year Tumble is originally based on, so I was pleasantly surprised as I was reading this! At first, I was afraid the story was a little too sad and dark for any children to read but it took a very unexpectedly happy turn and by the end, I was grinning from ear to ear. This was a charming tale and I think it really teaches children to see the positive side in every situation. The illustrations are charming and colorful and add immense value to the story. I found myself wishing for back matter that would have explained the original folktale a bit, but it did fine without. All in all, a welcome addition to any collection looking to round out its folktale section.

A beautifully illustrated and charming book about having the right mindset and loving something that was once feared. The Three-Year Tumble is a beautifully translated Korean Foltale following a fateful mountain, a fearful grandfather, and a little girl with a clever outlook on life. I think this book is perfect for people wanting to work on having a more positive perspective. If you're looking for a fun new kids book full of beautiful art I can't recommend this one enough.

Thank you to Netgalley and NorthSouth Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

A delightful tale of how a small girls view of the world changed everyone's mind about a cursed mountain. We found the fresh take and positive attitude very refreshing. The illustrations are great.

Featured in a Grandma Reads session. . . .with five grandparticipants. . .

Tonight we read of the mountains of Korea, in this encouraging tale that begins in a worrying situation with a concerned elderly grandfather. His problem is the mountain that sits directly in his way. A mountain with a troubling reputation. (As one reads, one notices eyebrows may knit together at the first few pages. . .but StoryTeller, worry not, Elderly Grandfather is blessed with a Sensible Grandchild who will turn this problem all around.) Here, as it relates to plot and narrative arc, we'll leave you at this cliff's edge of specific satisfactions. . .

But our general response to this read was thrilled with the resolution as presented, giving a new way to think about the problem of the Mountain. My GroupofFive loved this story and we went back over the pages, phrases and carefully parsed the inspiring story with its accompanying bright, bold illustrations. Created by Dayeon Auh, translated by Tim Mohr, the combination provides a delightful public of English-speakers the Korean folktale "Samnyeongogae."

We were enchanted by the Elderly Grandfather (who just happens to have my son's bearded face which amused his children no end as we read). We noted his faithful golden pet (some said dog, some said donkey-llama), the comforting blue goose as well as the many other birds keeping diligent watch over this tumbling-prone human. Each page is full-to-bursting with bold, broad strokes - even the plants seem to express their empathy and joy through form, shape and color by turns.

In our wrap-up my required survey was quickly taken and answered: for story as written? 5 stars, for shure (teens were present). For illustrations? 5 stars ("maybe more" muttered the Coolest Cat). And the youngest backtracked. . .". . for the story, how about 4 stars." "Why?!" I asked - he'd thoroughly enjoyed the laughter in the room. My ? hung in the air. . .

"A story this GOOD should be. . . .LONGER!" Ah. Yes. That's an All the Stars problem. . . .

*A sincere thank you to Dayeon Auh, NorthSouth Books Inc., and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.* #ThreeYearTumble #NetGalley

Loved this story, and the illustrations! Based off a Korean fable, read about how a small shift in mindset changes Misfortune Mountain to Good Fortune Mountain. Vibrant and joyful! Thanks to North South and NetGalley for the eARC!

Very cute storyline. All it takes is a shift in your perspective was the moral this book was giving. Adorable illustrations as well.

I enjoyed this retelling! Learning to love something instead of fear it - instead harnessing the fear and making it work for you. It felt a little rushed overall and I would have loved to see more about the old man feeling ill and looking for answers elsewhere. Engaging illustrations, would have liked to see font choices which matched this style more closely.

Free proof copy provided by Netgalley.

This charming Korean folktale is beautifully retold with colorful illustrations. In it a mountain has a reputation for shortening the lives of people who fall on it. A Grandfather must travel over the mountain to reach the market each week. When one day he falls his life is changed. His belief is cleverly redirected by his Granddaughter in a twist ending that is heartwarming and lovely.