Here is a world where humans and animals switch places, a captivating world where magic can be both good and evil. This is the world of Favorite Children's stories from China and Tibet. These unique stories are fresh and charming, filled with humorous insights into Chinese life and culture, including the power and influence of the moon and the importance of festivals. Some tales, such as "Chinese Cinderella," touch on themes we already know, while all of them sparkle with wit and fantasy.
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Lotta Carswell Hume lived in China for over twenty-two years. During that time she heard many tales of China and Tibet.
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Used as a read-aloud book during library time, and the children in grades 1 to 4 love the stories.
Librarian loves it because it brings another culture into the classroom.
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A most favorite childhood collection of stories,
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I have marveled at the incredibly lush and beautiful illustrations and carefully crafted stories in this collection since I was only five or six years old. This book collects magic within its pages. Any reader will appreciate these fairy tales and children's fables , cultivated from all corners of China and Tibet. A wonderful gift for any bright child - even given to a young child, the illustrations alone will capture their imaginations and stimulate their thinking and cultural awareness. Enjoyable and rewarding good night story reading for young and old alike. This book has earned a permanent and nostalgic place in my library.
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Must have book about Chinese Culture for Children,
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This review is from: Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet (Hardcover)
Many children's books don't bridge the gap between being full picture books and full chapter books very well. This book is perfect for reading to older toddlers as well kids reading on their own once they are older. Mrs. Hume's collection of traditional stories from China are retold well and the illstrations by Mr. Lo are beautiful conveying energy, emotion and subtlety. Almost every single page has an illustration to maintain the interest of younger children being read to and the full-color illustrations are marvels of detail.
A nice touch is that region of each story is listed so readers can know where a particular story comes from in China. If you are interested in teaching your child about Chinese culture this book is a great acquisition, I know my daughter asks me to read from it every night even though she's heard all of the stories multiple times and I look forward to reading it because it's perfect for parents and kids
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Far away, on the western borders of Tibet, there is a country called the Land of Sekkim. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
magic pancakes, wishing cup, sixth sun, little green frog, little hare, six suns, cruel stepmother, great cave Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Shih Chieh, Lao Tzu, Number Three, Soo Tan, King of the Mountain, Hsiao Lung, Guitar Wing, Chinese Cinderella, Footbridge Tavern, Brother Fox, Brother Wolf, Eight Fairies, Land of Sekkim, Little Dragon, Brother Hare, Lion King, Toad Have, T'o Huan New!
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Far away, on the western borders of Tibet, there is a country called the Land of Sekkim. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
magic pancakes, wishing cup, sixth sun, little green frog, little hare, six suns, cruel stepmother, great cave Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Shih Chieh, Lao Tzu, Number Three, Soo Tan, King of the Mountain, Hsiao Lung, Guitar Wing, Chinese Cinderella, Footbridge Tavern, Brother Fox, Brother Wolf, Eight Fairies, Land of Sekkim, Little Dragon, Brother Hare, Lion King, Toad Have, T'o Huan New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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