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 characters--from an angry dragon to a wise cow--in stories such as:The Dream of the Butterfly--A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around youCarp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate--A popular story about the rewards of hard workPlaying the Qin for the Water Buffalo--A musical tale that highlights empathy and understandingAnd many more!Recommended for children ages five to ten.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Favorite Childrens Stories .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Tuttle Publishing .

Mingmei Yip began writing and painting during her childhood in Hong Kong. She received her Ph. D. from the University of Paris (Sorbonne) and has studied the traditional Chinese arts of Tai Chi, Qin music, Buddhist sacred chant and calligraphy. Mingmei has collaborated with Carnegie Hall and the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is the author of the popular Chinese Children's Favorite Stories and four novels: Skeleton Women, Peach Blossom Pavilion, Petals from the Sky and Song of the Silk Road. She lives in New York City.