Chinese Myths and Legends
The Monkey King and Other Adventures
Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · June 5, 2018
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.
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- Who it’s for
- Children interested in Chinese fairy tales and folk stories
- Themes
- Creation myths, Mortality and love, Chinese cultural history
- Genres
- Asian Myths & Legends, Country & Ethnic Folktales, Fairy Tale Collections
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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures.
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From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality, and love. More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Chinese Myths and Legends also explores the origins of each tale, as well as its impact on Chinese culture and history, inviting you and the children you love to enjoy the many layers of meaning. The included pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians, and parents.
Who it’s for
- Children interested in Chinese fairy tales and folk stories
- Educators seeking stories with Chinese cultural context
Where it sits
| Asian Myths & Legends | 87% |
|---|---|
| Fairy Tale Collections | 71% |
| Country & Ethnic Folktales | 51% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Country & Ethnic Folktales
- Asian Myths & Legends
- Stories Set in Asia
- Authors
- Shelley Fu
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Published
- June 5, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Creation myths · Mortality and love · Chinese cultural history
- Reading lane
- Country & Ethnic Folktales