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Ancient China, A True Book
• Mel Friedman
• HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Friedman introduces heroes and history, warriors, inventions, everyday life and trade in this lively, lavishly illustrated primer on Chinese culture and history for young readers.
(CHN603, $6.95)
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Asian Children's Favorite Stories
• Patrick Yee
• Liana Romulo
• Joan Suyenaga
• Kay Lyons
• Marian Davies Toth
• David Conger
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Subtitled "A treasury of folktales from China, Japan, Korea, India, The Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia," this is a wonderful collection of 13 traditional stories.
(ASA56, $31.95)
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Big Book of China, A Guided Tour Through 5,000 Years of History and Culture
• Qicheng Wang
• GUIDEBOOK
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
• COMING IN MAY
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With bright full-color illustrations and a whimsical sense of humor, this encyclopedia gives young readers a fun introduction to the incredible history and culture of China.
(CHN614, $22.95)
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Buddha Stories
• Demi
• RELIGION
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Intended for ages 4 to 8, this book tells 10 of the author's favorite "jakatas," or moral tales of the Buddha. She has sumptuously illustrated the volume in gold printed on deep, dark blue (in the tradition of an ancient Buddhist text).
(ASA16, $23.99)
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China, A True Book
• Dennis Brindell Fradin
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A slim, illustrated introduction to China for younger readers (ages 6-8). With a color map and nice selection of photographs showing the landscapes, cities, people, and monuments of China.
(CHN135, $6.95)
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Good Morning China
• Hu Yong Yi
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Playing, exercising, resting under a lotus tree: this foldout book depicts the awaking of the day at a typical park in China.
(CHN564, $16.95)
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Henry's First-Moon Birthday
• Lenore Look
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Yumi Heo provides the bright, stylized illustrations for this tale of a young girl who helps her grandmother prepare a traditional Chinese celebration for her new baby brother.
(CHN562, $17.99)
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Lon Po Po, A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
• Ed Young
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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This powerfully illustrated Chinese variant on the story of Red Riding Hood features three sisters who outsmart Lon Po Po, or Granny Wolf, who is disguised as the girls' grandmother. For readers ages 5-9.
(CHN102, $6.99)
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Look What Came From China!
• Miles Harvey
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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An illustrated guide to China, its products and inventions, for children ages 4-8.
(CHN155, $6.95)
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Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats
• Leslie Swartz
• Nina Simonds
• Meilo So
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A fun guide to celebrating the New Year, Dragon Boat Festival and other Chinese holidays.
(CHN183, $21.00)
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The Empty Pot
• Demi
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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When the emperor distributes seeds to all the children in China and announces that his successor will be the one who one who grows the most beautiful flower, young Ping is dismayed when his pot remains barren. He goes before the emperor empty-handed and is unexpectedly rewarded for his honesty.
(CHN106, $17.99)
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The Great Wall of China
• Leonard Everett Fisher
• HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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In brief text and bold black-and-white illustrations that any age could enjoy, this storybook recounts the construction of the Great Wall of China for young children.
(CHN103, $7.99)
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The Puzzle of the Missing Panda, China
• Elizabeth Singer Hunt
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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For his seventh mission, young secret agent Jack Stalwart finds himself inside China's famous Wolong Nature Reserve, where he must join forces with a surly park assistant to locate an endangered Giant Panda named Ling.
(CHN577, $4.99)
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The Seven Chinese Brothers
• Margaret Mahy
• Jean and Mou-sien Tseng
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Seven brothers rebel against a wicked emperor by using supernatural powers in this beautifully illustrated account of life in ancient China.
(CHN375, $14.33)
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The Story About Ping
• Marjorie Flack
• Kurt Wiese
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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For readers ages 4-7, this classic tale, first published in 1933, tells the story of a duckling's adventures along the Yangtze River. With delightful illustrations.
(CHN101, $5.99)
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The Year of the Ox
• Oliver Chin
• Miah Alcorn
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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More tales of the Chinese zodiac, featuring the adventures of twelve charismatic animals, including the dog, pig, rat and, for 2009, the ox. Welcome the new year with these entertaining adventures!
(CHN553, $15.95)
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Tye May and the Magic Brush
• Molly Bang
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A plucky Chinese girl helps the poor and brings an evil emperor to grief in this first chapter book.
(CHN576, $6.99)
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Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding
• Lenore Look
• Yumi Heo
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Chinese wedding traditions come alive in this story of a mischief-making Chinese-American girl who worries that her uncle will forget about her after he marries. With charming mixed-media illustrations.
(CHN348, $16.95)
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Zen Shorts
• John J Muth
• RELIGION
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A charming introduction to the Zen tradition for young readers accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations. When Stillwell, a giant panda bear, moves next door he shares traditional Buddhist and Taoist tales with his three curious young neighbors.
(CHN268, $17.99)
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Ancient China, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's Past
• Richard H. Levey
• Jacqueline Bell
• ARCHAEOLOGY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Designed for kids aged ten and up, this thoroughly illustrated guide to the mysteries of ancient China and recent archaeological discoveries includes a time line, glossary and an interview with a working archaeologist.
(CHN364, $17.95)
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Ancient China, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Tony Allan
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Offers a comprehensive introduction to the world's oldest living civilization, exploring history, culture, economy, religion and government.
(CHN429, $35.00)
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Buddha
• Demi
• RELIGION
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Intended for children age 7-10.
(ASA17, $21.99)
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China's Bravest Girl: The Legend of Hua Mu Lan
• Charlie Chin
• Tomie Arai
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The classic legend of Mu Lan is retold for readers ages 6 to 10 in this bilingual edition. Narrated in rhyme, it's perfect for reading aloud.
(CHN261, $7.95)
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China, The Land
• Bobbie Kalman
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An overview of the land and people past and present of China, with color photographs.
(CHN339, $7.95)
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Confucius, The Golden Rule
• Russell Freedman
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An illustrated biography of the philosopher Confucius for readers ages 8 to 12 by Newberry Medal winning author Russell Freedman. Freedman conveys the depth of Confucius' ideas while placing him in his spiritual, cultural and political context. The full page color illustrations imitate Chinese-style painting while incorporating photographe natural elements and frames.
(CHN335, $17.99)
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Emperor's Silent Army, Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China
• Jane O'Connor
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Visually engaging and informative, this book introduces the Terracotta Army of the first Qin emperor to middle readers.
(CHN182, $17.99)
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Eyewitness Ancient China
• Arthur Cotterell
• REFERENCE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A handsomely illustrated overview of the history, art and accomplishments of ancient China for children 9-12, in the attractive Eyewitness style. Informative text, and hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, introduce China's rich heritage.
(CHN50, $16.99)
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Eyewitness China
• Poppy Sebag-montefiore
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Geography, history, sports, daily life and food are all covered in this visually rich introduction to China, geared for ages 9-12, and a terrific introduction for the family.
(CHN563, $15.99)
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Homesick, My Own Story
• Jean Fritz
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Jean Fritz recounts her childhood in Hankow, China in the 1920s. It's a candid, wonderfully written account of this turbulent time, told from a little girl's perspective.
(CHN141, $5.99)
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House of Sixty Fathers
• Meindert De Jong
• Maurice Sendak
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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This classic children's novel is set in China during the Japanese invasion as a young boy makes a journey to reunite with his family. A Newbery Honor Book, illustrated by Maurice Sendak and written for kids ages 9-12.
(CHN119, $5.95)
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Life in Ancient China
• Paul C. Challen
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An overview of the history, geography, people, arts and culture of ancient China for grades 5-7. Also includes colorful photographs, illustrations, time lines, artwork, and diagrams with captions.
(CHN340, $8.95)
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Little Green, Growing Up During the Chinese Cultural Revolution
• Chun Yu
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A poetic reflection on China's Cultural Revolution told from a child's perspective. It's a good introduction to China's recent history for young adults or mature middle readers.
(CHN239, $15.95)
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Marco Polo for Kids, His Marvelous Journey to China
• Janis Herbert
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Travel along with the famous Venetian and do some things he may have done.
(CHN189, $16.95)
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Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party
• Ying Chang Compestine
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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This powerful autobiographical novel, set in 1970s China, shows the impact of the Cultural Revolution through the eyes of the nine-year-old daughter of two medical doctors. Geared for middle schoolers.
(CHN473, $7.99)
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Sweet and Sour, Tales from China
• Carol Kendall
• Yao-Wen Li
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A collection of 24 folk tales from China, spanning many eras and a variety of literary styles.
(CHN370, $7.95)
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The Adventures of Marco Polo
• Russell Freedman
• Bagram Ibatoulline
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Freedman recounts the fabulous adventures of Marco Polo for middle schoolers in this vivid, illustrated account, leaving to the reader to decide which of the tales are tall or true.
(CAS142, $17.99)
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The Ancient Chinese
• Virginia Schomp
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An illustrated introduction to the emperors, philosophers, poets and peasants of ancient China for middle schoolers.
(CHN338, $9.95)
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The Ch'I-Lin Purse, A Collection of Ancient Chinese Stories
• Linda Fang
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An illustrated collection of 10 stories from classic Chinese opera and novels by professional storyteller Linda Fang. With a pronunciation guide and glossary.
(CHN334, $6.95)
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The Chinese Thought of It
• Ting-Xing Ye
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk, the umbrella, wheel barrow and toilet paper are just a few of the innovations in this entry in the We Thought of it series.
(CHN597, $9.95)
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The Year of the Panda
• Miriam Schlein
• Kam Mak
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Rich in detail of the plight and rescue of the giant panda, this chapter book is written for readers 8-12. In it, ten-year-old Lu Yi and his father find an orphaned da xiong mao (giant panda) and nurse it back to health.
(CHN105, $4.99)
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Yeh-Shen, A Cinderella Story from China
• Ed Young
• Ai-Ling Louie
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A southern Chinese Cinderella story, familiar yet distinctly foreign in its details. It's a beautiful book, based on T'ang-era (618-907 A.D.) manuscripts.
(CHN107, $17.99)
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You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Great Wall of China!
• Jacqueline Morley
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers.
(CHN601, $9.95)
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Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze
• Elizabeth Foreman Lewis
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Drawing on her experience in China as a missionary in the 1920s, Lewis illuminates the transformation of 13-year-old Young Fu from a country bumpkin to a resourceful apprentice coppersmith in the dangerous, semi-feudal city of Chunking in this Newbery-winning classic for ages 9-12.
(CHN148, $17.95)
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American Shaolin
• Matthew Polly
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, this coming-of-age tale explores one young American's quest to become a kung fu master at China's legendary Shaolin Temple. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults in 2008.
(CHN572, $16.00)
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Bound
• Donna Jo Napoli
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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In this retelling of Cinderella, Napoli includes all the familiar elements -- evil stepmothers, servitude and lost slippers -- but infuses it with myth and history and sets it in 14th-century China.
(CHN236, $16.95)
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Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society
• Adeline Yen Mah
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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In this retelling of the classic children's fairy tale, set during World War II, Cinderella joins the Chinese Resistance after being kicked out of the house by her wicked stepmother. For ages 10 and up.
(CHN363, $7.99)
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Red Scarf Girl, A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution
• Ji-Li Jiang
• David Henry Hwang
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG ADULTS
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An engrossing, harrowing memoir of Ji-Li Jiang's experiences as a teenager during Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution. For readers ages 12 and up.
(CHN104, $6.99)
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White Ghost Girls
• Alice Greenway
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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The daughter of a foreign corespondent who grew up in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Jerusalem, Alice Greenway renders perfectly the backdrop and turmoil of China in this haunting short novel about two teenage sisters stranded in Hong Kong in 1967, their father a photojournalist in Vietnam and their mother a lost soul.
(HKG31, $15.00)
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Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies
• Moss Roberts
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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Moss Roberts combed 2,500 years of the Chinese folk tradition for this excellent, family-friendly anthology, decorated with woodcut illustrations throughout.
(CHN146, $16.00)
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Favorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet
• Koon-chiu Lo
• Lotta Carswell Hume
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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A highly recommended collection of 19 Chinese and Tibetan tales, collected and retold by an American doctor's wife who lived in Hunan province from 1906 to 1928. The illustrations practically leap off the page.
(CHN93, $23.95)
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Mulan
• Tony Bancroft
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• FAMILY
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In this animated Disney film of the classic legend, Mulan, a young Chinese girl disguises herself as a boy and goes to war against the Huns to help her family.
(CHN324, $29.99)
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The Magic Horse of Han Gan
• Chen Jiang Hong
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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This imaginative tale is partly based on the life of 8th century artist Han Gan. More than that, it is the evocative story of a young boy who loves to draw, and paints a magical horse for a great warrior. Stunningly illustrated.
(CHN389, $16.95)
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The Magical Monkey King, Mischief in Heaven
• Youshan Tang Ji-Li Jiang
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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A retelling of 18 classic tales featuring the rascally Monkey King. With accompanying black and white illustrations. For ages 7-10.
(CHN344, $8.95)
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Tuttle Chinese for Kids, Simplified Character Edition
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
• FAMILY
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Featuring flash cards and a guide for parents, this kit makes learning Chinese fun.
(CHN506, $19.95)
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