A Chinese Wonder Book - Softcover

Pitman, Norman Hinsdale

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604506431 ISBN 13: 9781604506433

Publisher: Serenity Publishers, LLC, 2009

Synopsis

The winter had been a hard one: extreme cold deep snow and violent winds. The Wang house had suffered greatly. The roof had fallen in weighed down by heavy snow. Then a hurricane had blown a wall over and Ming-li the son up all night and exposed to a bitter cold wind had caught pneumonia.

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) taught at Chihli Province College in China from 1909-1912 before becoming a professor of English at Peking Teachers College. He was the author of several novels and short story collections, including The Lady Elect, A Chinese Christmas Tree, Chinese Playmates, and Chinese Fairy Tales.

About this edition

• Publisher: Serenity Publishers, LLC
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1604506431
• ISBN 13: 9781604506433
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Chu-t'ang Li