Chinese Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales Contributor(s): Yip, Mingmei (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804851492 ISBN-13: 9780804851497 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Asia - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Asian |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2004101748 |
Lexile Measure: 880 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.8" W x 11.3" (1.50 lbs) 80 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |