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A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales

Ten Traditional Stories in Chinese and English (Free Online Audio Recordings)
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A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales by Vivian Ling and Peng Wang offers a vibrant collection of timeless narratives that introduce readers to classic Chinese folklore. These enchanting stories, presented in both English and Chinese, convey moral lessons and encompass captivating adventures with mythical creatures and legendary heroes. The book serves as both an educational tool and an engaging journey into Chinese culture for children.
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Format: Hardback
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This collection offers an enchanting journey into the world of Chinese folktales, perfect for children and adults alike. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate rich cultural stories that offer educational value through bilingual text, blending traditional tales with engaging narratives.

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A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales

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Switch up your bedtime reading or language practice with this adorable anthology.

All cultures have stories telling you what life is all about. This collection of traditional Chinese folktales tells you how to grow up to be a good person and to have a good life. Featuring charming illustrations by illustrator Yang Xi, this book presents its lessons so children can discover them for themselves, just as Chinese children have been doing for generations.

The 10 folktales include:

  • Gold and Silver Hatchets - This story emphasises honesty in one's actions and the rewards it brings.
  • How Can You Weigh An Elephant? - It takes a small boy to solve what seems to be an impossible task.
  • How Silk Was Invented - This story exemplifies how women contributed to the development of Chinese culture.
  • And many more!

Sure to delight readers of all ages, A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales presents parallel English and Chinese versions of each story, making it perfect for parents who want to vary their nighttime reading or for language learners seeking manageable practice texts.

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A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales is praised for its engaging stories and lively illustrations, offering valuable lessons and insights into China's cultural heritage for children. Reviewers appreciate the bilingual format, noting its effectiveness in aiding language learning and comprehension.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804854986

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: 70 color illustrations; 10 stories; bilingual Chinese and English text; Online Audio of stories told in Chinese and English

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Yang Xi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 595g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Vivian Ling has enjoyed a long career in Chinese language and literature. She has taught at Oberlin College and Indiana University and directed Chinese language programs in Taipei, Shanghai, Kunming, and Beijing. She is the author of numerous Chinese language textbooks and books, including The Field of Chinese Language Education in the U.S.: A Retrospective of the 20th Century. She also co-authored Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar and Chinese Stories for Language Learners, both published by Tuttle. Wang Peng has been on the faculty at Georgetown University since 2002, teaching various levels of Chinese language courses, including Business Chinese and Chinese for Heritage Learners. Formerly, she was the chief instructor at the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies at Tsinghua University, as well as a visiting faculty member at Oberlin College and Brown University. She also co-authored Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar and Chinese Stories for Language Learners, both published by Tuttle. Illustrations by: Yang Xi is an up-and-coming artist and illustrator in China. Her distinctive style can be characterized as an amalgamation of classical and contemporary, and Chinese and Western elements. She holds an MA from the College of Fine Arts at Nanjing Art Institute. While specializing in illustrations related to Chinese culture, she has an eye toward the sensibilities of a worldwide audience.

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