Description
Chinese Childrens Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved fathers 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 charactersfrom an angry dragon to a wise cowin stories such as:
The Dream of the ButterflyA sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you
Carp Jumping Over the Dragon GateA popular story about the rewards of hard work
Playing the Qin for the Water BuffaloA musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding
And many more
Recommended for children ages five to ten.
Author: Mingmei Yip
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 08/04/2020
Series: Favorite Childrens Stories
Pages: 80
Weight: 1.5lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780804851497
Language: English
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