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Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman Publisher: ISBN: 9781515324140 Category : Languages : en Pages : 178
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An Enchanting Collection of 15 Chinese Tales The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved Chinese folktales, including "The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat," "The Great Bell," "The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog" and "The Talking Fish." Originally published in 1919, this book has entertained and amazed children and adults for generations, and has provided a quality introduction to the rich imagination of Chinese folklore for countless readers. The Chinese Wonder Book is considered to be Pitman's best and most well known work. In these tales qualities such as virtue, hard work and familial loyalty are rewarded, and wickedness is punished. This new edition will open up the world of ancient Chinese stories for today's readers both young and old. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat The Great Bell The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog How Footbinding Started The Talking Fish Bamboo and the Turtle The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest The Nodding Tiger The Princess Kwan-Yin The Two Jugglers The Phantom Vessel The Wooden Tablet The Golden Nugget The Man Who Would Not Scold Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven
Author: Nie Jun Publisher: Graphic Universe& 8482 ISBN: 1512445908 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 132
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"Four short stories set in a hutong, or residential alleyway, of Beijing, China. Yu'er, her grandfather, and their eccentric neighbors experience the magic of everyday life."--
Author: Robert Ford Campany Publisher: University of Hawaii Press ISBN: 0824853490 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 209
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Between 300 and 600 C.E., Chinese writers compiled thousands of accounts of the strange and the extraordinary. Some described weird spirits, customs, and flora and fauna in distant lands. Some depicted individuals of unusual spiritual or moral achievement. But most told of ordinary people’s encounters with ghosts, demons, or gods; sojourns in the land of the dead; eerily significant dreams; and uncannily accurate premonitions. The selection of such stories presented here provides an alluring introduction to early medieval Chinese storytelling and opens a doorway to the enchanted world of thought, culture, and religious belief of that era. Known as zhiguai, or “accounts of anomalies,” they convey a great deal about how people saw the cosmos and their place in it. The tales were circulated because they were entertaining but also because their compilers meant to document the mysterious workings of spirits, the wonders of exotic places, and the nature of the afterlife. A collection of more than two hundred tales, A Garden of Marvels offers an authoritative yet accessible introduction to zhiguai writings, particularly those never before translated or adequately researched. This volume will likely find its way to bedside tables as well as into classrooms and libraries, just as collections of zhiguai did in early medieval times.
Author: Pearl S. Buck Publisher: Open Road Media ISBN: 1480439665 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 253
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DIVDIVDIVLost for forty years, a new novel by the author of The Good Earth/divDIV The Eternal Wonder tells the coming-of-age story of Randolph Colfax (Rann for short), an extraordinarily gifted young man whose search for meaning and purpose leads him to New York, England, Paris, a mission patrolling the DMZ in Korea that will change his life forever—and, ultimately, to love./divDIV Rann falls for the beautiful and equally brilliant Stephanie Kung, who lives in Paris with her Chinese father and has no contact with her American mother, who abandoned the family when Stephanie was six years old. Both Rann and Stephanie yearn for a sense of genuine identity. Rann feels plagued by his voracious intellectual curiosity and strives to integrate his life of the mind with his experience in the world. Stephanie feels alienated from society by her mixed heritage and struggles to resolve the culture clash of her existence. Separated for long periods of time, their final reunion leads to a conclusion that even Rann, in all his hard-earned wisdom, could never have imagined./divDIV A moving and mesmerizing fictional exploration of the themes that meant so much to Pearl Buck in her life, The Eternal Wonder is perhaps her most personal and passionate work, and will no doubt appeal to the millions of readers who have treasured her novels for generations./div/div/div
Author: Shiho S. Nunes Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462922740 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 73
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For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated edition--previously titled Chinese Fables--offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price. Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpses of traditional Chinese culture and lore. All of the tales express the foibles and wisdom of human experience with great humor and affection. 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. Chinese children's stories include: The Practical Bride Stealing the Bell Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy Cooking the Duck Scaring the Tigers The Dragon Slayer The previously published edition, Chinese Fables, won: *The Aesop Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature* *The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore & Fairytales* *The Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award*
Author: Vickie Lee Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR) ISBN: 1250239036 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 24
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From the creative team of Ruby's Chinese New Year, Chinese medicine practitioner Vickie Lee and illustrator Joey Chou--the visual development artist of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse--present this bilingual baby picture book introducing Chinese characters through the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The adventure loving Dragon, the carefree Horse, and the artistic Goat are just three of the 12 Lucky Animals to be found in the Chinese zodiac, rendered here in bright illustrations. Use the wheel on the back cover to help little readers discover who their lucky animal is and how to pronounce its name in Chinese and English.
Author: R. J. Palacio Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN: 037589988X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 322
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Read the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and the critically acclaimed graphic novel White Bird. And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie’s point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman Publisher: ISBN: 9781537543581 Category : Languages : en Pages : 28
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This classic Chinese folk tale is part of a series entitled A Chinese Wonder. The series was originally published in anthology form in 1919. Each story has been lovingly reproduced and includes the original (cover) art of Li Chu T'ang. This volume tells the story of the connection between an old widow and a tiger.
Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman Publisher: ISBN: 9781537502427 Category : Languages : en Pages : 36
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This classic Chinese folk tale is part of a series entitled A Chinese Wonder. The series was originally published in anthology form in 1919. Each story has been lovingly reproduced and includes the original (cover) art of Li Chu T'ang. This volume tells two stories. The first is about two true friends who find a golden nugget.The second story is about a man who pays a magical price for his selfish habits.
Author: Jonathan Fenby Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 0500251371 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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A complete and essential overview of China's marvels in all areas, from the natural world to inventions to artistic and architectural achievements. As China emerges as a great world economic power, this book shows what makes it such a special country and civilization, with topics ranging from the natural wonders of mountains and rivers to the Silk Road, from the arts and great monuments of the past to the booming cities of today. China's artistic achievements are unparalleled in scope. Calligraphy, jade, silk, ceramics, lacquer work, paintings, bronzes, furniture, and gardens are dealt with in highly expert but succinct entries. Monuments like the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Wall are celebrated around the world, but the book also presents lesser-known yet breathtaking buildings, palaces, tombs, and monasteries. The marvels of China touch on everyday life too. The Chinese invented gunpowder, paper, printing, and the compass, as well as such objects as umbrellas and playing cards. China's food is also celebrated in these pages in all its diversity, as is the heritage of the imperial system that ruled the Middle Kingdom for more than two thousand years. The individual entries are written by experts from leading academic institutions in Asia and the West, including Robert Ash, Fucshia Dunlop, Alison Hardie, Erling Hoh, Ronald Knapp, Vivienne Lo, Victor Mair, Shane McCausland, Carol Michaelson, Ann Paludan, Lei-Lei Qu, Nathan Sivin, Nancy Steinhardt, Shelagh Vainker, Frances Wood, Ni Yibin, and Zhang Yinglan. 320 illustrations, 250 in color.
Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman Publisher: ISBN: 9781515324140 Category : Languages : en Pages : 178
Book Description
An Enchanting Collection of 15 Chinese Tales The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved Chinese folktales, including "The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat," "The Great Bell," "The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog" and "The Talking Fish." Originally published in 1919, this book has entertained and amazed children and adults for generations, and has provided a quality introduction to the rich imagination of Chinese folklore for countless readers. The Chinese Wonder Book is considered to be Pitman's best and most well known work. In these tales qualities such as virtue, hard work and familial loyalty are rewarded, and wickedness is punished. This new edition will open up the world of ancient Chinese stories for today's readers both young and old. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Golden Beetle or Why the Dog Hates the Cat The Great Bell The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog How Footbinding Started The Talking Fish Bamboo and the Turtle The Mad Goose and the Tiger Forest The Nodding Tiger The Princess Kwan-Yin The Two Jugglers The Phantom Vessel The Wooden Tablet The Golden Nugget The Man Who Would Not Scold Lu-San, Daughter of Heaven
Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman
Author: Nie Jun
Author: Robert Ford Campany
Author: Pearl S. Buck
Author: Shiho S. Nunes
Author: Vickie Lee
Author: R. J. Palacio
Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman
Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman
Author: Jonathan Fenby
Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman