A Chinese Zoo: Fables and Proverbs [Library Binding]

Demi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1987 | Age Level: 3 and up

A collection of thirteen adapted Chinese fables, in which an array of animal characters demonstrate principles such as "It is foolish to be greedy" and "We frequently see only what we want to see."

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS Up It is surely no accident that every culture possesses fables, since they fulfill a basic human need for guidance while providing entertainment. Demi has adapted 13 fables and proverbs from the Chinese tradition and illustrated them with breathtaking grace and style. The writing style is concise, and the fables retain their the Eastern atmosphere. The book's large format is perfectly suited to the fan motif used on each two-page spread. Demi's exquisite watercolors of the hedgehogs, pandas, deer, and unicorns which populate the fables appear on an open fan on each spread. Adding to the book's aura of authenticity are the beautifully-wrought Chinese characters that accompany each proverb. A perfect blending of excellent writing and beautifully stylized illustrations that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Denise A. Anton, Cornbelt Library System, Normal, Ill.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Library Binding: 30 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books (J); 1st edition (November 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152175105
• ISBN-13: 978-0152175108
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #619,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Demi was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and now lives in Yarrow Point, Washington. Demi is the author and illustrator of more than one hundred children's books, including picture-book biographies. Her work has received numerous awards and accolades.