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Chinese Children's Favorite Stories Mingmei Yip

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories By Mingmei Yip

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories by Mingmei Yip


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Summary

Age range 5+ Dream of the Butterfly - a sweet story about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you Carp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate - a popular story about the rewards of hard work Playing the Qin for the Water Buffalo - a musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding And many more!

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories Summary

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales by Mingmei Yip

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages.

These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful charactersfrom an angry dragon to a wise cowin stories such as:
  • The Dream of the ButterflyA sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you
  • Carp Jumping Over the Dragon GateA popular story about the rewards of hard work
  • Playing the Qin for the Water BuffaloA musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding
  • And many more!

Recommended for children ages five to ten.

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories Reviews

"Yip's writing is clear and accessible to children, and the bright pastel illustrations are appealing. An attractive addition for larger collections." -- School Library Journal
"Children will be drawn by the abundant colorful illustrations and the short, straightforward retellings." -- Booklist
"Yip's paintings emulate classic Chinese silkscreen renderings, especially the serene nature images of The Frog Who Lived in a Well." -- Publishers Weekly

About Mingmei Yip

Mingmei Yip began writing and painting during her childhood in Hong Kong. Her first newspaper article was published when she was fourteen; the next year she was admitted to the prestigious Hong Kong Chinese Contemporary Artists' Guild, becoming its youngest member. For many years her paintings appeared regularly in Hong Kong exhibitions. She has also written daily columns for several newspapers as well as two volumes of short stories and essays, one of which was illustrated with her Zen paintings. Yip's painting has been praised not only for its striking colors and dynamic composition but also for making traditional Chinese motifs exciting and accessible to all ages. A one person show of her paintings of Guan Yin, the Chinese goddess of compassion, was held in New York City in Fall of 2002. Mingmei resides in New York. www.mingmeiyip.com

Additional information

NGR9780804851497
9780804851497
0804851492
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales by Mingmei Yip
New
Hardback
Tuttle Publishing
2020-08-04
80
N/A
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