{"product_id":"chinese-childrens-favorite-stories-fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-9780804851497","title":"Chinese Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese Children's Favorite Stories\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Dream of the Butterfly\u003c\/b\u003e--A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate\u003c\/b\u003e--A popular story about the rewards of hard work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlaying the Qin for the Water Buffalo\u003c\/b\u003e--A musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd many more \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRecommended for children ages five to ten.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804851497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.30h x 8.80w x 0.60d","brand":"Mingmei Yip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36643883548828,"sku":"9780804851497","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_6f049081-1850-4fc0-907f-99b3494b203d.jpg?v=1603857456","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/chinese-childrens-favorite-stories-fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-9780804851497","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}