{"product_id":"9780804851497","title":"Chinese Children's Favorite Stories : Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales by Mingmei Yip","description":"Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages.   These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful characters-from an angry dragon to a wise cow-in stories such as:The Dream of the Butterfly-A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around youCarp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate-A popular story about the rewards of hard workPlaying the Qin for the Water Buffalo-A musical tale that highlights empathy and understandingAnd many more!Recommended for children ages five to ten.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294820807029,"sku":"9780804851497","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804851497.jpg?v=1762766128","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780804851497","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}