A Chinese Wonder Book - Softcover

Pitman, Norman Hinsdale

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1515324141 ISBN 13: 9781515324140

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

"In 'A Chinese Wonder Book,' Norman Hinsdale Pitman has made English versions fifteen famous Chinese stories for children - the stories, it is said, that have meant, for generations, to little Chinese boys and girls what 'Cinderella' and 'Puss in Boots' and 'Beauty and the Beast' have meant for little ones who speak English." -The Bookman

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 text only 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

About this title

Book Description:

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 thrilled and amused children and adults for generations, and served as an accessible introduction to Chinese folklore for countless readers.

included with these fifteen magical Chinese fairy tales are li Chu Tang's glorious, full-color illustrations original to the book's first edition, making this book a historical treasure. A new foreword by Sylvia lin pays homage to the magic of Chinese folktales and adds its own enchantment to this classic children's book. This endearing collection of Chinese fables is sure to bring as much joy to today's children as it did to their grandparents.

About the Author:

Norman Hinsdale Pitman (1876- 1925) was an educator and author. He was born in Lamont, Michigan. His works include: The Lady Elect: A Chinese Romance (1913), A Chinese Wonder Book (1919), Chinese Fairy Tales (1924) and Dragon Lure: A Romance of Peking (1925).

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1515324141
• ISBN 13: 9781515324140
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176