{"product_id":"chinese-folktales-9781462922741","title":"Chinese Folktales","description":"For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. \u003ci\u003eChinese Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eChinese Fables\u003c\/i\u003e—offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese children's stories include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Practical Bride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStealing the Bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking the Duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaring the Tigers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dragon Slayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe previously published edition, \u003ci\u003eChinese Fables\u003c\/i\u003e, won: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*The Aesop Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature*\u003cbr\u003e*The Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for Fables, Folklore \u0026amp; Fairytales*\u003cbr\u003e*The \u003ci\u003eCreative Child Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Year Award*\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Shiho S. Nunes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294872088827,"sku":"9781462922741","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_583ef12c-b516-41c3-af81-3af510833d89.jpg?v=1779191059","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/chinese-folktales-9781462922741","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}