The Tiger and the Persimmon
Oliver tells a snowy Korean folktale where one proud tiger learns that fear can turn a sweet little fruit into a monster.
- Best for ages5 to 10
- Length9 min
- OriginSouth Korea
- Read along5 languages
- AdsNone, ever
- OfflineYes, once downloaded
The Tiger and the Persimmon is a traditional folktale with roots in Asia. In Dreamtime Stories it is retold gently for bedtime, with unhurried narration, soft animated artwork and read along text, so children meet a story from another culture while they wind down for sleep.
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Questions about The Tiger and the Persimmon
What age is The Tiger and the Persimmon for?
The Tiger and the Persimmon is a calm bedtime folktale for children aged 5 to 10, narrated gently so it works as part of a wind down routine before sleep.
How long is The Tiger and the Persimmon?
The Tiger and the Persimmon runs about 9 min, a comfortable length for a single bedtime listen.
What languages is it available in?
The narration and read along text are available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese (European and Brazilian), five languages in total, so families can listen and read in their own language.
Does Dreamtime Stories have ads?
No. Dreamtime Stories has no ads and no behavioral advertising. The Tiger and the Persimmon plays start to finish with nothing that interrupts a child at bedtime.
Can we listen offline?
Yes. Once a story is downloaded in the Dreamtime Stories app it plays offline, so bedtime works without Wi Fi, on a plane or in the car.
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