Children of the Dragon: Selected Tales from Vietnam
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0152242007 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From Publishers Weekly "Once upon a time in old Vietnam," begins "The Raven and the Star Fruit," exemplifying the spell of enchantment cast over these half dozen stories. Garland (Shadow of the Dragon) places each story within its historical, geographical and cultural context, enriching readers' understanding of Vietnam and its people. Hyman (A Child's Calendar) complements the richly embroidered retellings with jewel-like India ink and acrylic illustrations. Ages 8-12. If the setting is exotic with its banyan trees and lotus blossoms, water buffalo and tigers the classic themes are universal. From the fluid pattern of stripes on a tiger's back (for a pourquoi tale) to the dark sweep of a maiden's hair and lissome bend of a willow branch, the artist applies her signature flowing lines and graceful artistry; she
Passed down through the ages, these colorful stories depict the rich history, tribal customs, explanations of natural phenomena, and values so important to the Vietnamese people. From these parents the Vietnamese people were born. Award-winning illustrator Trina Schart Hyman brings these magically entertaining and vividly detailed stories to life in an introduction to the folktales of Vietnam that is nothing less than masterful.. With power, humor, and grace, Sherry Garland shares six of her favorite folktales of Vietnam. Legend has it that more than four thousand years ago a mighty dragon prince named Lac Long Quan married a fairy princess named Au Co
Mom of "Four Stars" according to Mom of 2. I have a 6 and Four Stars Mom of 2 I have a 6 and 4yo who didn't enjoy it. I'll try again when they are older.. yo who didn't enjoy it. I'll try again when they are older.. said Four Stars. I have a 6 and Four Stars Mom of 2 I have a 6 and 4yo who didn't enjoy it. I'll try again when they are older.. yo who didn't enjoy it. I'll try again when they are older.. Five Stars big j my wife who is Vietnamese loved it reminded her of child hood. Depth of a culture Tassie I am really in the beginning stages of learning about the culture of Vietnam. My husband and I are in the process of adopting our second child, from Vietnam, (we have a 2 yo adopted from China already) and I am trying to get my hands on books on Vietnamese culture. I think this was a terrific book to buy as an intro to this rich culture, the traditional stories and how the traditions that stem from them remain an active part of modern Vietnamese culture. If you are trying to learn more about Vietnamese culture, I think this is a terrific book to start with.