{"product_id":"chinese-childrens-favorite-stories-fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-hardcover","title":"Chinese Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese Children's Favorite Stories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a\ndelightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and\nillustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling\nwhen she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these\nthousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and\nfables to international readers of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse\ninto the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons\nabout being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter\nmany delightful characters―from an angry dragon to a wise cow―in stories such\nas:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0cm\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe\n     Dream of the Butterfly\u003c\/b\u003e―A sweet tale about accepting who you are and\n     fully appreciating the world around you\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarp\n     Jumping Over the Dragon Gate\u003c\/b\u003e―A popular story about the rewards of hard\n     work\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlaying\n     the Qin for the Water Buffalo\u003c\/b\u003e―A musical tale that highlights empathy\n     and understanding\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnd\n     many more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eRecommended for children ages five to ten.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMingmei Yip\u003c\/b\u003e began writing and painting during\nher childhood in Hong Kong. Her first newspaper article was published when she\nwas fourteen; the next year she was admitted to the prestigious Hong Kong\nChinese Contemporary Artists' Guild, becoming its youngest member. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor many years her paintings appeared regularly in Hong Kong\nexhibitions. She has also written daily columns for several newspapers as well\nas two volumes of short stories and essays, one of which was illustrated with\nher Zen paintings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYip's painting has been praised not only for its striking\ncolors and dynamic composition but also for making traditional Chinese motifs\nexciting and accessible to all ages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA one person show of her paintings of Guan Yin, the Chinese\ngoddess of compassion, was held in New York City in Fall of 2002. Mingmei\nresides in New York. www.mingmeiyip.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BERKELEY BOOKS PTE LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44686396621007,"sku":"9780804851497","price":22.89,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5662\/3823\/files\/download_72f8ac50-7aef-4628-b1fe-e4e65a3941ad.jpg?v=1763890722","url":"https:\/\/popular.baby\/products\/chinese-childrens-favorite-stories-fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-hardcover","provider":"Popular Book Company Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}