This beautifully illustrated collection of stories from one of the world's richest story-telling traditions is ideal for young readers and for reading aloud to 7-11 year-olds.
There are stories of how the world began, Chinese dragons, zodiac monkeys, legendary monsters, Chinese New Year and hopping ghosts.
Each story is introduced with information about its origins and the people who first started telling it, and maps locate the places associated with it. The book includes a glossary and sources of further information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories and their culture further.
Retold by an experienced writer of stories for the young, this is a book to inform and entertain in equal measure.
| ISBN: | 9781526303721 |
| Publication date: | 25th May 2006 |
| Author: | Saviour Pirotta |
| Illustrator: | Tim Clarey |
| Publisher: | Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Series: | Multicultural Stories |
| Genres: |
Traditional Tales |
This beautifully illustrated collection of stories from one of the world's richest story-telling traditions is ideal for young readers and for reading aloud to 7-11 year-olds.There are stories of how the world began, Chinese dragons, zodiac monkeys, legendary monsters, Chinese New Year and hopping ghosts.Each story is introduced with information about its origins and the people who first started telling it, and maps locate the places associated with it. The book includes a glossary and sources of further information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories and their culture further.Retold by an experienced writer of stories for the young, this is a book to inform and entertain in equal measure.
Multicultural Stories from China is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Multicultural Stories from China features in the following genres: Traditional Tales
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Multicultural Stories from China was written by Saviour Pirotta and published by Wayland an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Multicultural Stories from China has 48 pages
Yes it is part of Multicultural Stories series