Mouse Wedding 1: Finding a Groom (Enchanted Tales of China) (English and Chinese Edition) - Softcover

Tao, Teri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193065507X ISBN 13: 9781930655072

Publisher: Golden Peach Pub, 2008

Synopsis

The Mouse King believes that his daughter is the most beautiful creature on Earth so she has to marry the world’s most powerful. And that, of course, should definitely not be just another mouse. The king makes a point of picking the right husband for her himself, going from the Sun, to the dark cloud, then the big wind, then the tall wall. But in the end, he comes to a most impossible conclusion....

About this title

About the Author

Teri Tao majored in literature at an esteemed university in China. Engaged in research of children’s literature and comparative literature after graduate school, she wrote and published several books and over a hundred essays on these subjects. Since founding a publishing house in California in 2001, Teri has been the proud publisher of more than one hundred world class children’s titles for both the Chinese and English markets, with a growing readership of millions.

Review

As a child, these tales nourished my imagination and ability to love and to hate. They introduced me to fantasy lands full of characters with courage, integrity and goodness. They made me understand that tragedies are not necessarily sad, because tender hearts usually achieve happiness and satisfaction through sorrow. In a word, they have made me what I am today, a writer, whose livelihood depends on compassion and fascination. As modern renditions and artful adaptations of these ancient tales, this series has brought out the most touching elements and core spirit, drama and beauty of the old stories, yet at the same time given them a new life and charm catered to young readers today --- -- --Geling Yan, Award winning writer - Author of The Banquet Bug

As my daughters are getting older, I have been wanting them to know the best stories from the Chinese culture, but have found it hard to locate a version with the right kind of story-telling suitable to their ages and American taste, that could draw and hold their attention, and strike a chord in their hearts. I am happy to have been presented this series. Beautiful stories beautifully retold, in a refreshing way and with age appropriate gradings, this edition is the finest I ve ever seen, definitely something I would like my children to read and grow up on. --Joan Chen, award winning director/actress- Leading role, The Last Emporer<

These are the stories I've been waiting to read since childhood classic tales, vividly retold, and beautifully illustrated in ways that stimulate the imagination. The questions posed are important ones to young minds how things happen and why, as well as the consequences of personal choices. They are what I pondered as a child experiencing my own twists and turns in life. And those were the thoughts that very much influenced my becoming a writer. As these stories show, there are no simple answers, but with imagination you can go to many places and find many possibilities. These are magical stories for everyone. ----Amy Tan, Author of The Joy Luck Club - Creative Consultant to the PBS television series Sagwa<

About this edition

• Publisher: Golden Peach Pub
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 193065507X
• ISBN 13: 9781930655072
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36