Magical Rooster: A Tale in English and Chinese (Stories of the Chinese Zodiac) (English and Mandarin Chinese Edition) - Hardcover
Synopsis
This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster in both English and Chinese—a great story for Chinese New Year!
Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel.
During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honor. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after.
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About the Author
Li Jian used to be a middle school art teacher, an editor for kid's books, and a partner in an illustration studio. Currently he owns his own illustration studio.
Reviews
PreS-Gr 2—Before Yun leaves to take the imperial exam in the Capital City, his mother makes him a tunic with a rooster embroidered on its back. The road to the Capital City is far and long, but the embroidered rooster jumps off the tunic at key points to help Yun on his journey. After Yun gets an official post because of his high exam grades, the rooster fetches his mother so that the two can be happily reunited. Presented in simplified Chinese characters and poorly copyedited English, this original tale is timed to come out for the Year of Rooster, starting in late January 2017. The story lacks excitement and suspense owing to its English translation. The illustrations follow suit—with the exception of the rooster's bright red cockscomb, the large watercolor paintings mostly feature a subdued and muddy palette. VERDICT Only for collections where Li's previous works have a strong fanbase.—Jennifer Rothschild, Arlington County Public Libraries, VA
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The Magical Rooster: Stories of the Chinese Zodiac, a Tale in English and Chinese (Hardcover)
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Li, Jian (illustrator). Hardcover. Age range 4 to 8 This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster in both English and Chinese. Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel. During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honour. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after. "The Magical Rooster tells the story of Tang Yun, who must travel a long way to the capital city to take the Imperial Exam. Distressed by the idea of her son traveling thousands of miles, his mother embroiders a rooster on her son's clothing to watch over him on his journey. Whenever he is in need, the rooster comes to life and protects him. The story is beautifully told and illustrated and reflects Chinese culture and style, with the text written in both English and Chinese. Intended for children ages four to eight, it will be appreciated by all ages. " - Foreword Magazine Tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781602209954
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