Chinese Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages.
These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful characters—from an angry dragon to a wise cow—in stories such as:
Recommended for children ages five to ten.
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These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful characters—from an angry dragon to a wise cow—in stories such as:
- The Dream of the Butterfly—A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you
- Carp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate—A popular story about the rewards of hard work
- Playing the Qin for the Water Buffalo—A musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding
- And many more!
Recommended for children ages five to ten.
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages.
These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful characters—from an angry dragon to a wise cow—in stories such as:
Recommended for children ages five to ten.
These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful characters—from an angry dragon to a wise cow—in stories such as:
- The Dream of the Butterfly—A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you
- Carp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate—A popular story about the rewards of hard work
- Playing the Qin for the Water Buffalo—A musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding
- And many more!
Recommended for children ages five to ten.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780804851497 |
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Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
Publication date: | 08/04/2020 |
Series: | Favorite Children's Stories |
Pages: | 80 |
Sales rank: | 173,110 |
Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.60(d) |
Lexile: | 880L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 5 - 10 Years |
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