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Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales

Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales

Beloved Myths and Legends from the Middle Kingdom

by Shelley Fu and Patrick Yee
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/11/2008

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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture.

Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales is a wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality and love.

More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales also explores the historical impact and roots of each tale, inviting you and the children you love to enjoy the many layers of meaning contained within them fully. The included pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians and parents.

ISBN:
9780804838078
9780804838078
Category:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-11-2008
Language:
English
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
304.8x228.6x15.75mm
Weight:
0.94kg
Shelley Fu

Shelley Fu, a Chinese-American, is fluent in Mandarin. She holds a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MA from Marquette University. She is currently a technical editor in Chicago.

Patrick Yee

Patrick Yee holds a degree in Graphic Design, from Camberwell College of Arts, London Institute, and a Masters Degree from Brighton University.

He has won the MacMillian Children's Picture Book Award (England) twice and has illustrated more than 100 books.

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