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Chinese Fables: The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales of Wisdom

by Shiho S. Nunes   |  Ages 8-11
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Ancient China's wisdom distilled in timeless tales.

"Chinese Fables" is an enchanting journey through folklore that effortlessly blends life's lessons with cultural richness. These stories, having captivated listeners for centuries, remain relevant today, teaching virtues with both levity and profundity. The book's beautiful illustrations complement the stories, making it a delightful read for both children and adults looking to dip their toes into the essence of Chinese wisdom.

  • Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Chinese Fables: The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales of Wisdom

by Shiho S. Nunes   |  Ages 8-11
Regular price RM40.52 MYR
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per
ISBN: 9780804841528
Authors: Shiho S. Nunes
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2013-02-12
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 102 readers)

Description

Winner of the 2013 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales. For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage, and self-reliance. Chinese Fables collects nineteen of these wonderful tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and shares aspects of Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. And 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. Stories include: The Practical Bride, Stealing the Bell, Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, Cooking the Duck, Scaring the Tigers, The Dragon Slayer.
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Ancient China's wisdom distilled in timeless tales.

"Chinese Fables" is an enchanting journey through folklore that effortlessly blends life's lessons with cultural richness. These stories, having captivated listeners for centuries, remain relevant today, teaching virtues with both levity and profundity. The book's beautiful illustrations complement the stories, making it a delightful read for both children and adults looking to dip their toes into the essence of Chinese wisdom.

  • Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.