Chinese FolktalesAuthor :
Hardback
Published : Tuesday 28 December 2021
Description
For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated editionâ?"previously titled Chinese Fablesâ?"offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price. Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. Although the lessons are universal, the wit and flavor are uniquely Chinese. Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humor, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike. Chinese children's stories include:The Practical BrideStealing the BellKwan Yin, the Goddess of MercyCooking the DuckScaring the TigersThe Dragon SlayerThe previously published edition, Chinese Fables, won: *The Aesop Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature**The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales**The Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award*
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