Chinese Myths and Legends - by Fu (Hardcover)

About the Book

This delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories explores the historical impact and roots of each tale, inviting readers to enjoy the many layers of meaning contained within them fully. Includes a pronunciation guide and information for further reading. Full color.

Book Synopsis

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.

Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality, and love.

More than just a Chinese children's storybook, Chinese Myths and Legends also explores the origins of each tale, as well as its impact on Chinese culture and history, inviting you and the children you love to enjoy the many layers of meaning. The included pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians, and parents.

Review Quotes

"...Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make great reading adventures...this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality, and love. More than just a children's storybook, Chinese Myths and Legends also explores the historical impact and roots of each tale, inviting young readers who love to enjoy the many layers of meaning contained within them fully. Chinese Myths and Legends also features a pronunciation guide, as well as information for further reading, making this a perfect tool for educators, librarians, and parents." --Midwest Book Review

"The [illustration] style is in keeping with traditional Chinese paintings, while at the same time using a more modern colour palette of pastels and jewel-tones. There is a mystical feel to the illustrations with their curves, stars, and sparkles..." --Castle View Academy blog

"This is a great book for a home library, a class library and a public library for young world citizens." --Miss Panda Chinese blog

About the Author

Shelley Fu, a Chinese-American, is fluent in Mandarin. She holds a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MA from Marquette University. She is currently a technical editor in Chicago.

Patrick Yee holds a degree in Graphic Design, from Camberwell College of Arts, London Institute, and a Masters Degree from Brighton University. He has won the MacMillian Children's Picture Book Award (England) twice and has illustrated more than 100 books.