Chinese Folktales

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SKU: 9780804854757
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The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales

By Shiho S. Nunes

Summary

Chinese Folktales by Shiho S. Nunes offers a delightful collection of traditional stories that capture the rich cultural heritage of China. The tales, intended for young readers, blend elements of adventure, moral lessons, and magical realism, providing both entertainment and educational insights into Chinese folklore. Each story is a unique window into ancient wisdom and customs, presented in a way that is accessible and engaging for children.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this enchanting collection if you have a fascination for the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology and culture presented in captivating storytelling. These folktales, filled with magic, wisdom, and adventure, are perfect for sparking the imagination and curiosity of young readers and those young at heart.

Chinese Folktales

An illustrated retelling of nineteen fables and tales from China, each of which features a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and introduces aspects of traditional Chinese culture and lore.

Tuttle Publishing

Description

Age range 9 to 12

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 edition—previously titled Chinese Fables—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 humour and affection. Although the lessons are universal, the wit and flavour are uniquely Chinese.

Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humour, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike.

Chinese children's stories include:

The Practical Bride
Stealing the Bell
Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy
Cooking the Duck
Scaring the Tigers
The Dragon Slayer

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Chinese Folktales by Shiho S. Nunes is praised for its wry humour and exquisite artwork, which enhances the rustic charm of the stories. Reviewers highlight it as a well-crafted, timeless collection with contemporary relevance, making it a valuable resource for cultural studies or classrooms. It's recommended for those familiar with Western tales like Aesop's and Grimm's, offering a fresh perspective with its Oriental wisdom.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804854757

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout; 19 stories

Contributors:

Illustrated by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 482g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Shiho S. Nunes

About the Author

Shiho S. Nunes (1917 - 2019) was a passionate educator who authored Hawaiian culture-based novels for young adults, as well as The Shishu Ladies of Hilo: Japanese Embroidery in Hawaii.

Born and raised in Singapore, Lak-Khee Tay-Adouard is the illustrator of several children's books, among them Monkey, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, and Adventures of the Treasure Fleet. The mother of two grown children, she and her husband live in France.