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Chinese Fables: The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales of Wisdom

by Shiho S. Nunes   |  Ages 8-11
$9.90
Chinese Fables: The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales of Wisdom
Chinese Fables: The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales of Wisdom

Ancient China's wisdom distilled in timeless tales.

"Chinese Fables" is an enchanting journey through folklore that effortlessly blends life's lessons with cultural richness. These stories, having captivated listeners for centuries, remain relevant today, teaching virtues with both levity and profundity. The book's beautiful illustrations complement the stories, making it a delightful read for both children and adults looking to dip their toes into the essence of Chinese wisdom.

  • Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Chinese Fables: The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales of Wisdom

by Shiho S. Nunes   |  Ages 8-11
$9.90
ISBN: 9780804841528
Authors: Shiho S. Nunes
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2013-02-12
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Childrens Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 102 readers)

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Winner of the 2013 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales. For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage, and self-reliance. Chinese Fables collects nineteen of these wonderful tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and shares aspects of Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. And although the lessons are universal, the wit and flavor are uniquely Chinese. Beautifully illustrated by a master Chinese artist using a patchwork of ancient tones and textures, with a deft touch of humor, this book will give great joy to children and adults alike. Stories include: The Practical Bride, Stealing the Bell, Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, Cooking the Duck, Scaring the Tigers, The Dragon Slayer.
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Ancient China's wisdom distilled in timeless tales.

"Chinese Fables" is an enchanting journey through folklore that effortlessly blends life's lessons with cultural richness. These stories, having captivated listeners for centuries, remain relevant today, teaching virtues with both levity and profundity. The book's beautiful illustrations complement the stories, making it a delightful read for both children and adults looking to dip their toes into the essence of Chinese wisdom.

  • Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.