This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese and Tibetan folk and fairytales and other stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Favorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet is a captivating collection of stories from different parts of China and Tibet. Enter a mythical world where animals speak and play tricks on each other, and especially on the great striped tiger, often characterized as powerful and strong, but who can be fooled. Also depicted are humans who perform magic, both good and bad; humans who become animals; animals who become human; magic pancakes; wishing cups; fairy boats, a Chinese Cinderella, and a Tibetan creation story. These unique stories are fresh and charming, filled with humorous insights into Tibetan and Chinese culture and life, including the power and influence of the moon and the importance of festivals. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading and readers of all ages will find much to love within these pages. Chinese and Tibeten folk tales include: A Chinese Cinderella The Country of the Mice The Wishing Cup The Story of the Tortoise and the Monkey A Hungry Wolf The King of the Mountain How the Deer Lost His Tale The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories .
My grandson and I are still enjoying this book two years later! I bought it for him when he was five. He's seven now and has "favorites", which we come back to over and over again. It is a lovely book and a wonderful way to share the myths and morals of other cultures with your children.
Must have book about Chinese Culture for Children
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
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
Children Love It!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
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.
A most favorite childhood collection of stories
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
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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