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The Ch'i-lin Purse: A Collection of Ancient Chinese Stories (Sunburst Book)
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Thank you, Linda!!! These stories are authentic and reminded me of similar fables I heard growing up in Hong Kong. For once, there is no attempt to write in that horrible "Anglo Oriental" style that plagues so many Chinese stories written in English. Hello, Amy Tan, are you listening???!!!! Stop embarrassing your fellow Chinese. Write like Linda, ... »
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The Gift of the Crocodile: A Cinderella Story
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This Indonesian version of Cinderella hails from the Moluccas, or Spice Islands--the place to which Christopher Columbus was headed when he found the New World. In 1492 they were the only place in the world where cloves grew. The earliest written version of Cinderella is from China. As the author indicates in the afterward, no one knows where the story... »
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Hanuman
For anyone who is new to Hinduism this is a great introduction to Sri Hanuman; perfect for children and adults. My book arrived today and I stood at the ... »
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Tales of a Chinese Grandmother
Lovely adjectives, good for bedtime reading with my daddy! After I am sent to bed, I get up and read from where me and my daddy stopped. When I finish I f... »
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The Brave Little Parrot
Wonderful story about personal bravery and perseverance. This book is beautifully illustrated. It includes many forest animals and also some semblance of ... »
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Counting Crocodiles
Counting Crocodiles may feel familiar to you, perhaps due to its folktale roots, maybe because Will Hillenbrand's artwork is so marvelously, comica... »
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