In ancient China, kind Yeh-hsien befriends a magical red fish that grants her wish for beautiful clothes to attend the Spring Festival, where she dazzles everyone but loses a tiny golden slipper. When the king searches for the mysterious girl who fits the shoe, Yeh-hsien's life transforms hardship to happiness, outwitting her cruel stepmother. This oldest known Cinderella story sparkles with wonder and justice.
Dawn Casey's dual language retelling Mantra Lingua's World Tales collection features lively illustrations and clever twists that highlight cultural variations in fairy tales. Great for comparing global legends and discussing themes like kindness and perseverance, it's an enchanting choice for young readers to discover folklore traditions and moral lessons.
| ISBN: | 9781846111280 |
| Publication date: | 1st January 2006 |
| Author: | Dawn Casey |
| Illustrator: | Richard Holland |
| Publisher: | Mantra Lingua an imprint of Mantra Lingua Limited |
| Format: | Book |
| Pagination: | 36 pages |
| Genres: |
Traditional Tales |
In ancient China, kind Yeh-hsien befriends a magical red fish that grants her wish for beautiful clothes to attend the Spring Festival, where she dazzles everyone but loses a tiny golden slipper. When the king searches for the mysterious girl who fits the shoe, Yeh-hsien's life transforms hardship to happiness, outwitting her cruel stepmother.
Yeh-Hsien features in the following genres: Traditional Tales
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Yeh-Hsien was written by Dawn Casey and published by Mantra Lingua an imprint of Mantra Lingua Limited
Yeh-Hsien has 36 pages
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