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Colourful storybook for young readers or for young learners of the Chinese language. Chinese text is accompanied with pinyin. (For this item please quote stock ID 28452) ISBN: 9787537156592

A parentless Bai E girl herded geese for her aunt and wanted to go home to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival, but her aunt blinded her by rubbing sand into her eyes. The girl found wild grapes in the deep mountains after surmounting various difficulties and regained her sight. She took the grapes to many blind people and helped them to walk out of darkness into bright world again. (For this item please quote stock ID 7321) ISBN: 9787537921558

Master Yuan was a spirit in charge of a heaven book and he wanted to pass the heaven book to common people. He chose a young mythological boy named Dansheng and taught him all the magic arts from the heaven book. Master Yuan was eventually captured by Jade Emperor for stealing the heaven book, but the people would remember Master Yuan forever. (For this item please quote stock ID 14180) ISBN: 9787115078179

Nezha was born from an egg and Venerable Master Taiyi took him as his disciple to teach him magic arts. When Nezha was seven, the land was struck by a long drought and the greedy ruler of the East Sea, who was in charge of rain, showed little mercy to the people. Instead, he grabbed children as his sacrifice. In order to save the people, Nezha kills the Dragon King?s third and favorite son . . . (For this item please quote stock ID 14182) ISBN: 9787115078155

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A big river separates two families and makes the child of the each family strangers to each other. The little boy feels worthless and lonely as his father is a big cheat, and he yearns to gain the attention of the girl on the other side of the river. Finally he manages to converse with her and is able to approach her. They play merrily in the river in the sunshine, forgetting the world around them. But later a misunderstanding between them forces the girl away, and when she returns to see him, she finds he has left for somewhere far away. (For this item please quote stock ID 4826) ISBN: 9787537921572

Three children came to the seashore. Mr. Ebb took them into soft waves and opened up their eyes by introducing them to various interesting sea animals and plants, and to a knowledge of ebbs and tides. (For this item please quote stock ID 5255) ISBN: 9787537921596

An island boy trudged in the prairie during a snowstorm in the hope of finding his father who drowned while measuring the icy river. The splendour of his father?s life and the lofty personality of his stepmother thrills him and makes him realise that his adult life should start here. (For this item please quote stock ID 5292) ISBN: 9787537921602

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Ping is a spirited little duck who lives on the Yangtze River. One night, to avoid a spanking for being the last duck home, Ping stays out all night and explores the world. His funny misadventures will delight young readers today as much as they did in 1933, when this classic tale was first published. (For this item please quote stock ID 6983) ISBN: 0070918003998

The red mushrooms set off from the forest and the bees, wasps, chatterers and others come to say goodbye. When they pass a village by a spring and a village before a mound, a meadow by a stream appears in front of them. Here they join a procession composed of ranks of wild lilies, short tube lycorises, and colourful snowflakes. Together they sing the praises of a beautiful morning. (For this item please quote stock ID 7652) ISBN: 9787537921541

A story of a disabled girl and her relationship with eighty-six stars. Why eighty-six stars and not one hundred? May the girl named Han Qiushuang in a courtyard of a Beijing alley be well understood by you after you have read this story . . . (For this item please quote stock ID 9992) ISBN: 9787537921633

My younger brother was the youngest of all the children in the family and the only boy, on whom the whole family had pinned great hopes. But he turned out to be one with whimsical interests and later even played truant. When Grandfather came from the countryside to see him, he resolved to go back with Grandfather to live. The family thought he would change his mind after experiencing some hardship but, on the contrary, he left like a bird freed from the cage . . . (For this item please quote stock ID 11947) ISBN: 9787537921565

Chili is the favourite hound of Zhaopanba, an old hunter for the Dai nationality. But once during a hunting trip in the mountains when his master was faced by a ferocious wild boar, Chili failed to come his rescue. The hunter wanted to kill him in his rage, but Chili was set free by the hunter?s grandson. Half a year later, when the hunter was surrounded by a herd of jackals, the loyal hound came to his rescue and saved him in a spirit of self sacrifice, redressing the wrongs with his own blood. (For this item please quote stock ID 12583) ISBN: 9787537921206

'In this charming original folktale, a mother cat tells her kittens the true story of their ancestry. Schields's energetic illustrations prove an atmospheric counterpart to Tan's vivacious narration' - Publsiher's Weekly (for Ages 5-8). (For this item please quote stock ID 13147) ISBN: 9780689846175

'Grade 4-6: This is a reworking of a story from the author's adult novel, The Joy Luck Club. Here it is set in the frame of a grandmother regaling her three granddaughters on a rainy afternoon with a tale from her childhood. On the evening of the Moon Festival, she is separated from her family, and goes through several fascinating and scary adventures until she is finally reunited with them. Tan has a good tale here, and she retells it well for children' - School Library Journal (For this item please quote stock ID 13153) ISBN: 9780689806162

Moon Shadow was only eight years old when he sailed from China to join his father, Windrider, in America. Father and son had never met. But over time, Moon Shadow grows to love and respect his father. And Windrider, with Moon Shadow's help, endures the mockery of the other Chinese, the poverty, the separation from wife and country, and even the great earthquake, to make his wonderful dream come true. (For this item please quote stock ID 15524) ISBN: 9780064400855

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The adventures of a little boy who lives high in the mountains of Tibet. The boy dreams of visiting other countries when he grows up, but instead he becomes a woodcutter, and soon his life is over. On his journey through death and back to life, he travels much further than his earthly life. Inspired by The Tibetan Book of the Dead, this book combines simple language and dazzling pictures to introduce children to reincarnation. ?A timeless tale at ease with the rhythm of life and death, and perfect for a child who likes to ponder the imponderables? - Guardian ?A highly-praised illustrated story of the eternal cycle of life, death and rebirth, as seen through the eyes of a young Tibetan village boy. And it even has a happy ending.? - Books Magazine ?This is a delightful, imaginative story which has evolved out of the ancient Buddhist teachings. These hold that life and death are part of a whole and that to understand death is to hold the key to understanding life.? - Bereavement Care (For this item please quote stock ID 17135) ISBN: 9781898000549

Contemporary China is brought to life through the exciting adventures of a young heroine. Li takes a spill while running an errand on her bicycle. As she recovers from the shock, a ghost approaches her and promises to help her if she helps him. To find eternal rest he needs an honorable burial, and only Li can help him contact his family. Conjuring up the look and feel of Shanghai today, this gorgeously illustrated, large-format book tells a story of family, honour, and justice. A glossary of Chinese words and an author's note that places the story within the context of 20th-century China round out the book. (For this item please quote stock ID 17226) ISBN: 9780810941298

Helen has just finished her Year 12 and is visiting her father in Shanghai. As she doesn?t speak Chinese, her father arranges for a young student called Chenxi to look after her. Helen falls in love with Chenxi at first sight, but he proves to be an enigma. Helen soon realises that the only thing they have in common is their passion for art. Then Laurent, a drug-dealing French student, is drawn into the relationship between Helen and Chenxi. He won?t admit it, but he has fallen for Helen, as strongly as she for Chenxi. "Chenxi and the Foreigner" is a novel about art, politics and falling in love with a 'foreigner'. It is also a novel about choice and taking charge of one?s own destiny, which is, Helen discovers, the final transition from adolescence to adulthood. (For this item please quote stock ID 18349) ISBN: 9780734404169

Mimi laid the box on the bench and opened it carefully. Inside were rows and rows of coloured pastels that shimmered in the light. She rolled them under her fingertips and her imagination began to fill with amazing pictures. When Mimi is given a box of magical pastels, she discovers that she can draw the Garden of Empress Casssia - a drawing so beautiful and real that people are transported inside it. But the pastels are ancient, mysterious and powerful, and in the wrong hands can be very dangerous . . . Author Gabrielle Wang, was born in Melbourne and is third generation Chinese Australian. Her great-grandfather came to Victoria during the Gold Rush in the 1850s. Gabrielle went to art school, then worked as a graphic designer and illustrator, before going to China to study painting. She now writes and illustrates, and teaches Chinese language at RMIT University. Gabrielle lives in Melbourne with her husband, two children, two guinea pigs, two cockatiels and a small yellow dog, who have all contributed ideas to her stories. (For this item please quote stock ID 19108) ISBN: 9780143300274

This story is set in Vancouver's Chinatown at the turn of the 20th Century and follows the life of a servant girl from China who longs to bring her mother and brother to join her in the New World. The story begins in South China where Yenyee and her family live. One night her fisherman father vanishes in a ferocious storm at sea and Yenyee is sent across the Pacific to the New World to be a servant. In the poignant story, two worlds - China and North America - come together. Inspired by the Yip Sang collection held by the Vancouver Museum, the reader is taken on a magical voyage of love and forgiveness, of bravery and community. Paul Yee is one of Canada's finest writers for children. He was raised in Vancouver and has worked in the archives at the Vancouver Museum. He is a past winner of the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature (1996) for Ghost Train. He now lives in Toronto. Grace Lin is a widely published illustrator living in Los Angeles, California. She has illustrated four children's books including Round as a Mooncake and Dim Sum Means Little Dishes. (For this item please quote stock ID 19715) ISBN: 9781566564557

This version of the Hans Christian Anderson tale, originally an Oriental folktale re-told, is set in mid-19th century China. The text's illustrations present authentic detail, from Manchu head-dresses to the rose-madder walls of the Forbidden City. (For this item please quote stock ID 20388) ISBN: 9780711214163

Lean, lively Monkey causes havoc in the village. Fat, friendly Panda spends her days quietly munching bamboo. Who is more lovable? The Chinese villagers cannot decide, and call in a wise old monk to help them choose. Antonia Barber's The Ghosts was runner-up for the Carnegie Medal. (For this item please quote stock ID 20390) ISBN: 9780711210851

This ghost story is set in the year 1907 in Vancouver. Fourteen year old Bing-wing Chan resents his father, not only because the man gambles away all their money, but also because he now forces Bing to help him in his gruesome job. Ba is the bone collector, the one who digs up skeletons of deceased Chinese so that they can be sent home to China for permanent burial. Sinister things start happening soon after Bing accompanies his father to the graveyard. Paul Yee's latest books are The Jade Necklace and Dead Man's Gold. In 2001, his Governor-General Award winning book Ghost Train was staged as a play by Toronto's Young People's Theatre. Two of his books were made into animated short films and released by the National Film Board of Canada in 2002. A longtime Vancouver resident, Paul now lives and works in Toronto. (For this item please quote stock ID 22501) ISBN: 9781896580258

The companion to the well-loved and internationally bestselling Chinese Cinderella, Chinese Cinderella & the Secret Dragon Society is a tale of high adventure and friendship, set in China during the Second World War.

Chinese Cinderella is thrown out of her home by her cruel stepmother on to the dangerous streets of Shanghai where Japanese soldiers patrol every corner. She takes refuge with Grandma Wu in her Martial Arts Academy. There she becomes part of a whole new family, making friends with three remarkable boy acrobats and learning kung fu. One day the four children embark on a secret mission that changes their lives and the course of history for ever...

Chinese Cinderella & the Secret Dragon Society is an exciting fantasy adventure based on a true incident that took place in China during the Second World War. It is inspired by the many stories Adeline Yen Mah wrote as a schoolgirl in Shanghai to escape the loneliness of her own childhood.

Adeline Yen Mah was born in Tianjin, studied medicine in London, and now divides her time between London and California. She is the author of the worldwide bestsellers, Falling Leaves, Chinese Cinderella (based on her extraordinary childhood and difficult family circumstances), Watching the Tree and A Thousand Pieces of Gold. Her unique perspectives create a window into Chinese culture for Western readers. (For this item please quote stock ID 23265) ISBN: 9781865088655

A beautifully presented colourful collection of 18 of Disney's most memorable stories (from 101 Dalmations to Toy Story), in an English-Chinese edition. (For this item please quote stock ID 23356) ISBN: 9787115098948

'A long time ago, the Littlest Emperor ruled the largest empire in the world'. So begins this story about a little boy with big responsibilities, an even bigger heart, and his search for something he's never had - fun. In this enchanting children's story, author David Seow spins a magical tale about finding happiness in the most unexpected of places. Filled with a host of memorable characters and delicious dialogue that young children will savour (and older ones will delight to read aloud!), The Littlest Emperor promises to become another favorite in our growing collection of Asian children's books. David Seow was born and raised in Singapore. A graduate of the University of Portland, Oregon, he is the author of numerous well-received children's books. Illustrator Olga Marie Polunin is an artist whose work has been inspired by the early religious works of Asia and Europe. Her work has a poetic simplicity and is filled with humour, wit, sensuality, and spirituality. Her paintings have been exhibited in New York, Brussels, Boston, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Singapore. She currently resides in Belgium. (For this item please quote stock ID 23411) ISBN: 9780804835299

This story provides a glimpse into the powers of the mischievous Monkey King, who is able to transform himself into many different images such as a tree, a bird, a beast of prey or a bug as small as a mosquito. He can travel around the world three times in the blink of an eye! This book is filled with a host of memorable characters and delicious dialogue that young children will savor (and older ones delight to read aloud). Illustrated by the renowned artist Lah-Khee Tay-Audouard, Monkey: The Journey Begins, promises to become a favourite! (For this item please quote stock ID 23972) ISBN: 9780804835176

Colourful storybook for young readers or for young learners of the Chinese language. Chinese text is accompanied with pinyin and English translation. Contains: 'Little Rooster Learns to Crow ', 'The Weasel Pays a New Year Call', 'Little Mouse Climbs Up the Lamp Stand', and 'Little Squirrel Looks for Nuts'. (For this item please quote stock ID 26193) ISBN: 9787801385505

Colourful storybook for young readers or for young learners of the Chinese language. Chinese text is accompanied with pinyin and English translation. Contains: 'The Monkeys Fish Out the Moon, 'The Little White Rabbit's Tail', 'Little Kitten Cuts Off His Moustache', and 'The Hanhao Bird'. (For this item please quote stock ID 26194) ISBN: 9787801385512

A Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own when he tries to surprise his mother with flowers that he grew. One day Raymond sees a young woman smile with pleasure when she is given a gift of flowers. Maybe I could buy Mom some flowers, Raymond thinks, to help her feel better now that she is home from the hospital. When Raymond realises he doesn?t have enough money to buy flowers, he decides to grow them from seeds, but his mother has to return to the hospital before the flowers bloom. As the flowers grow and then begin to wilt, Raymond fears his mother will never see his present after all. The gift she receives instead is a total surprise, and more perfect than anything Raymond has planned. Winner of LEE & LOW'S New Voices Honor Award, Raymond's Perfect Present captures the innocence of a child?s love for his mother as he struggles through a difficult time. This heart-warming story reaches out to all readers who have sought to give those they love the 'perfect present'. Ages 4-8. (For this item please quote stock ID 26377) ISBN: 9781584300557

During Chinese New Year, a young boy encounter a homeless person and discovers that no gift is too small when it comes from the heart. Sam can hardly wait to go shopping with his mum. It's Chinese New Year's day and his grandparents have given him the traditional gift of lucky money?red envelopes called leisees (lay-sees). This year Sam is finally old enough to spend it any way he chooses. Best of all, he gets to spend his lucky money in his favourite place ? Chinatown! But when Sam realises that his grandparents' gift is not enough to get the things he wants, his excitement turns to disappointment. Even though his mother reminds him that he should appreciate the gift, Sam is not convinced ? until a surprise encounter with a stranger. With vivid watercolour paintings, artists Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu celebrate the sights and sounds of festive Chinatown streets. In her picture book debut, author Karen Chinn tells the affecting story of a child who discovers that sometimes the best gifts come from the heart. (For this item please quote stock ID 26378) ISBN: 9781880000533

Told by an author who has made a career out of exploring the world and experience of 'overseas Chinese', Bamboo is a sensitive, revealing work. Telling a tale of change and acceptance, the book begins in rural turn-of-the-century China when Bamboo, a young farmer, finds himself beset by poverty and decides to travel to the New World in order to find fortune. But while Bamboo is away, his sister-in-law makes mischief: she schemes to steal Bamboo's ancestral lands. The plan looks set to work until the magic bamboo that Bamboo's new wife, Ming, brings as a gift saves her husband's life. (For this item please quote stock ID 26594) ISBN: 9781894965538

Where do you turn when your family is tragically torn apart, your close friends fall away, and your long-lost father is out of reach? Where do you fit when you're part Irish, part Chinese, part Australian? A warm-hearted story about teenage life in Australia now. I keep thinking I'll see him any moment. It's crazy. I don't even know what he looks like. And it shouldn't matter that I can't find him. I've been fine for 14 years without him. Sorry, this is a stupid email. Hope everything in Sydney is cool. MLK She was just about to log off when a new message popped into her mailbox. It was from Jackson. It was short and to the point and just what she needed to hear. Hey MLK. It is important. Go for it. Find him. xxxxxxx Love you all ways, JDT. Maeve's safe world is torn apart when her mother dies in a car crash. Sent to live with her strict Chinese grandparents, she fights to hold onto the things she loves most - her two best friends, her dancing, her baby brother Ned. Secretly she pins her hopes on her Irish father, who doesn't even know she exists. From Sydney to Surfers, from Hong Kong to Ireland, Maeve searches for a path to follow, a place to belong. A story about true friends, scattered family, and the life you make for yourself. For ages 10-14+ (For this item please quote stock ID 26697) ISBN: 9781865087375

'Teachers and parents looking for simple stories set in China will find this offers a unique view of a Chinese village as seen through the eyes of a stone lion of great dignity and quiet charm' ? Booklist In a small Chinese village a stone-carved lion sits and watches as a guardian spirit and holder of the villagers' collective memory. Older people stop, stroking his head to remember the past and children walk by knowing he watches over them to keep them safe. Whimsical illustrations and inventive visual perspectives depict the lion's expressions as he recounts his memories of the villagers over the years in daylight and evening and in the changing of the seasons. Kim Xiong is a Chinese poet and a painter who uses techniques from traditional Chinese art. (For this item please quote stock ID 26963) ISBN: 9780976205616

Colourful storybook for young readers or for young learners of the Chinese language. Chinese text is accompanied with pinyin and English translation. (For this item please quote stock ID 27040) ISBN: 9787801386243

Colourful storybook for young readers or for young learners of the Chinese language. Chinese text is accompanied with pinyin and English translation. (For this item please quote stock ID 27041) ISBN: 9787801386236

Colourful storybook for young readers or for young learners of the Chinese language. Chinese text is accompanied with pinyin and English translation. (For this item please quote stock ID 27042) ISBN: 9787801386229

'This is your one chance. You have your secret dreams. Follow them! Make them come true . . . ' In a poor village in northern China, a small boy is about to be taken away from everything he's ever known. He is so afraid, but his mother urges him to follow his dreams. For soon he will become a dancer, one of the finest dancers in the world . . . So begins The Peasant Prince,, The true story of Li Cunxin's extraordinary life. Based upon his internationally best-selling memoir, Mao's Last Dancer, this remarkable picture book captures the essence of one of the most inspiring stories to come from China in many years. With hauntingly beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Anne Spudvilas, Li's journey of courage and determination is simply told, and as powerful as any fairytale. (For this item please quote stock ID 28463) ISBN: 9780670070541

This volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the rich store of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters as well as Chang-E, the famous Eight Immortals, and Guan Yin, goddess of compassion. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children aged six to ten a glimpse into both the tradition and culture of China. 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 prestitious Hong Kong Chinese Contemporary Artists' Guild, becoming its youngest member. A show of her paintings was held in New York City, where she lives, in 2002. (For this item please quote stock ID 23412) ISBN: 9780804835893

Colorful children's reader about the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Narrative stories with paintings on topics such as: Sightseeing in Beijing, Meeting the Olympic Mascots "Fuwa", The Opening Ceremonies, Watching Competitions and The Closing Ceremonies. Text is bilingual in simplified Chinese and English. Text of traditional Chinese characters and pinyin pronunciation is located in appendix. Enclosed children's stickers can be used as book markers. Good introduction to promote friendship between nations. (For this item please quote stock ID 29771) ISBN: 9787535036247

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Features: * Adapted from the classical cartoon works produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio * Based on well-known Chinese stories popular among Chinese at all ages, with world-famous characters such as the Monkey King * Presenting traditional Chinese romance and wisdom, under the painting brushes of master illustrators (For this item please quote stock ID 30051) ISBN: 9787560064949

Features: * Adapted from the classical cartoon works produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio * Based on well-known Chinese stories popular among Chinese at all ages, with world-famous characters such as the Monkey King * Presenting traditional Chinese romance and wisdom, under the painting brushes of master illustrators (For this item please quote stock ID 30052) ISBN: 9787560064956

Features: * Adapted from the classical cartoon works produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio * Based on well-known Chinese stories popular among Chinese at all ages, with world-famous characters such as the Monkey King * Presenting traditional Chinese romance and wisdom, under the painting brushes of master illustrators (For this item please quote stock ID 30053) ISBN: 9787560065014

Features: * Adapted from the classical cartoon works produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio * Based on well-known Chinese stories popular among Chinese at all ages, with world-famous characters such as the Monkey King * Presenting traditional Chinese romance and wisdom, under the painting brushes of master illustrators (For this item please quote stock ID 30054) ISBN: 9787560065038

Features: * Adapted from the classical cartoon works produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio * Based on well-known Chinese stories popular among Chinese at all ages, with world-famous characters such as the Monkey King * Presenting traditional Chinese romance and wisdom, under the painting brushes of master illustrators (For this item please quote stock ID 30055) ISBN: 9787560064987

Features: * Adapted from the classical cartoon works produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio * Based on well-known Chinese stories popular among Chinese at all ages, with world-famous characters such as the Monkey King * Presenting traditional Chinese romance and wisdom, under the painting brushes of master illustrators (For this item please quote stock ID 30056) ISBN: 9787560065021

Features: * Adapted from the classical cartoon works produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio * Based on well-known Chinese stories popular among Chinese at all ages, with world-famous characters such as the Monkey King * Presenting traditional Chinese romance and wisdom, under the painting brushes of master illustrators (For this item please quote stock ID 30057) ISBN: 9787560064963

This stirring and beautiful picture book relates the moving and inspiring story of a gifted young girl's passion for the piano in a time of historic turmoil.

During China's cultural revolution (1966-1976), a young girl is taken from her family and sent to a far-off labour camp. Forbidden to play the piano, she nevertheless finds a way of smuggling hand-written music into the camp and sneaking away at night to practice a piano in a secret location.

Then, one night, she is caught ...

Inspired by the amazing true story of the international concert pianist Zhu Xiao-Mei, Andre Leblanc and Barroux's acclaimed picture book from France poetically relates an extraordinary story of perseverence set against a cataclystic period of history which is, to this day, still shrouded in mystery.
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For learners aged from 4 to 12 Classic series of fairy tales, told by Uncle Dashan (a Canadian in China famous for performing Chinese cross talk) in a relaxing and humourous way Appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures with frequent recurrence Bilingual edition, with flashcards and CDs Content arranged in accordance with the principle of language acquisition for children (For this item please quote stock ID 29227) ISBN: 9787560042466

In old China, farmers made scarecrows and put them in the paddy field to keep the crows away. Many miseries took place in the field witnessed by no-one except the scarecrow. He wanted to save the unfortunates but failed, as he could neither move nor speak in spite of his sympathy with them. In the end he was seen lying face down in self-reproach at his impotence. (For this item please quote stock ID 13974) ISBN: 9787537921190

The protagonist is a student of the Animal Languages Department of the Languages University, majoring in tiger language. He is captured by the tigers during a field trip to the forest and is detained in their ?zoo?. After some time, he becomes as pure as the animals and when he returns to the human sphere to help the animals exchanging captives, he finds he no longer has much in common with human beings. (For this item please quote stock ID 13977) ISBN: 9787537921626

This "gripping variation of Red Riding Hood . . . is an outstanding achievement that will be pored over again and again" -School Library Journal, starred review).

"The illustrations seem to throb with the mystery and terror of the wolf."--The Horn Book, starred review.

Winner of the 1990 Randolph Caldecott Medal.

This version of the Red Riding Hood story from Young ( The Emperor and the Kite, Cats Are Cats, Yeh-Shen ) features three daughters left at home when their mother goes to visit their grandmother. Lon Po Po, the Granny Wolf, pretends to be the girls' grandmother, until clever Shang, the eldest daughter, suspects the greedy wolf's real identity. Tempting him with ginkgo nuts, the girls pull him in a basket to the top of the tree in which they are hiding, then let go of the rope--killing him. One of Young's most arresting illustrations accompanies his dedication: ``To all the wolves of the world for lending their good name as a tangible symbol for our darkness.'' Like ancient Oriental paintings, the illustrations are frequently grouped in panels. When the girls meet the wolf, e.g., the left panel focuses on their wary faces peering out from the darkness, the middle enlarges the evil wolf's eye and teeth, and the third is a vivid swirl of the blue clothes in which the wolf is disguised. The juxtaposition of abstract and realistic representations, the complicated play of color and shadow, and the depth of the artist's vision all help transform this simple fairy tale into an extraordinary and powerful book. Ages 4-8.

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Feebus the frog tests his courage on a new journey in the name of friendship, in this wonderfully written and illustrated tale. (For this item please quote stock ID 30063) ISBN: 9780646491264

Many hundreds of years ago in China, Buddha decided to give each year a name so that it would be easy to tell one from another. But what would he call them? Unable to decide and feeling lonely, he summoned all the animals to visit him. As they follow this ancient legend, readers can join in the adventures of twelve animal friends as they trek for days and nights on their way to see Buddha. ?The glowing, fluid pictures, charming story, and notes on the animals? qualities add up to a book with masses of mileage? - Time Out ?Children love knowing which animal they are supposed to be like and this is a delightful way for them to remember? - Good Book Guide ?Discover the ancient story of the Chinese Zodiac. This is a very easy book to read and all ages will find it interesting. It is superbly illustrated, and indeed this is its outstanding feature. This book provides a wonderful insight into another culture.? - Wildside ?This is more an illustrated storybook than a picture book that offers an entertaining alternative to following one?s stars. Elementary mathematics will enable you to work out whether you are a water pig, a fire sheep, an air rat or a metal tiger.? - Carousel (For this item please quote stock ID 17136) ISBN: 9781901223323