Chinese Children's Favorite Stories
- Format: Hardback
- Authors: Mingmei Yip
- Language: English
- Book Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Age range 5+ Dream of the Butterfly - a sweet story 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!
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Product code:
9780804851497
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.
