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"item_title" : "Chinese Children's Favorite Stories",
"item_author" : [" Mingmei Yip "],
"item_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:The Dream of the Butterfly--A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around youCarp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate--A popular story about the rewards of hard workPlaying the Qin for the Water Buffalo--A musical tale that highlights empathy and understandingAnd many moreRecommended for children ages five to ten.",
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Overview
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:
- 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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780804851497
- ISBN-10: 0804851492
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Publish Date: August 2020
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Page Count: 80
- Reading Level: Ages 5-10
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