Condition: very_good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.
Condition: good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Hardcover Book.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Condition: very_good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Condition: acceptable. Xi, Yang (illustrator).
Condition: good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Paperback Book.
Seller: Solomon's Mine Books, Howard, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. 1991 Chinese Language paperback. Has moderate shelf wear. Notations throughout. Price tag residue on back cover.
Condition: very_good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Condition: good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
Condition: like_new. Xi, Yang (illustrator). This book is in Like New condition. It is unused, but has a remainder mark on the edge of the pages. Otherwise it is a new book.
Condition: good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Signs of wear and consistent use.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Trade Paperback with only minor reading wear; CD packaging opened; CD in Very Good condition; book is clean, unmarked. In stock. Ships from MN, USA.
Condition: acceptable. Xi, Yang (illustrator).
Condition: good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.
Condition: Good. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.
Condition: New.
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Condition: New. Xi, Yang (illustrator).
Condition: New. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Condition: New. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
Condition: New. Xi, Yang (illustrator).
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Condition: As New. Xi, Yang (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition.
Language: English
Published by Tuttle Publishing, US, 2024
ISBN 10: 0804857288 ISBN 13: 9780804857284
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. Xi, Yang (illustrator). A collection of 15 classic Chinese folk stories-passed down from generation to generation-presented in both Chinese and English.Welcome to the fascinating world of Chinese folklore. The fifteen stories in this book address universal concerns such as the origins of humankind, the impact of wars and natural disasters, the great deeds of cultural heroes, the struggle for dignity and justice for the common man, and the yearnings of the human heart.For readers from around the world, this book is a window to some of the historical and cultural facets of China that remain relevant today. These stories can be enjoyed in English by readers with no knowledge of Chinese, while the bilingual format and vocabulary lists are an added bonus for language students.Each story is given in parallel Chinese and English versions, and is accompanied by a short essay about its historical context, a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and native speaker audio recordings. Enjoy fifteen classic Chinese folk tales, including: "Taming the New Year's Beast" - How the Lunar New Year festival came about, celebrated after the ferocious monster Nian was frightened off by sparks, explosive noises and the color red when it came hunting for children and animals."Two Virtuous Mothers of Ancient China" - The true story of two widowed mothers who raised their sons to become great men. One used gentle persuasion; the other used strict discipline. It is left to the reader to decide which method is the more effective."The Chinese Romeo and Juliet" - A classic tale of tragic love, Zhu Yingtai, the beloved daughter of a local official, is disguised as a young male scholar to study in Hangzhou - some distance away from her home. While she was in the academy she met a soulmate, Liang Shanbo, and as they studied together for three years, she developed feelings for him. "Judge Bao Takes On the Emperor's Son-in-Law" - The famous Judge Bao decided to right a wrong when the emperor's son-in-law, Chen Shimei, committed bigamy by pretending to be single in order to become the imperial son-in-law. He even attempted to hide this crime by obliterating his wife and two children, but was thwarted by Judge Bao, who risked his own life and career to carry out justice.
Language: English
Published by Tuttle Publishing, US, 2022
ISBN 10: 080485498X ISBN 13: 9780804854986
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: New. Xi, Yang (illustrator). The timeless wisdom of Chinese folktales presented in parallel English and Chinese texts!Switch up your bedtime reading with this memorable bilingual anthology. These traditional Chinese tales are fun to read and each one contains a gentle moral telling kids how to be a good person and live a good life. The stories are presented with parallel English and Chinese texts on every page, along with dozens of charming color illustrations by illustrator Yang Xi.The ten traditional folktales in this volume include:"Gold and Silver Hatchets" - Showing children the rewards that honesty can bring"How Can You Weigh an Elephant?" - It takes a small boy to solve an impossible task" How Silk Was Invented" - And how women contributed to the development of Chinese cultureAnd many more!Sure to delight readers of all ages, A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales is perfect for parents who want their children to absorb the timeless wisdom of Chinese folk stories and also perhaps learn some Chinese along the way!
Condition: New. Xi, Yang (illustrator).