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The Year of the Dog: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
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$15.95
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$12.95
SOLD OUT - 2006 is the Year of the Dog! Born on New Year's Day, the puppy Daniel explores the world with his parents and the girl Lin, and learns how to become "man's best friend." Daniel's rollicking journey to discover his true nature will delight children and adults alike. Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and, of course, dog lovers. The Year of the Dog is a harcover book and launches the annual series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac. Order your copy, autographed by the author!
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The Year of the Pig: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
$12.95
SOLD OUT - 2007 is the Year of the Pig! Born on New Year's Day, the piglet Patricia explores the farm with her parents and Farmer Wu. Growing up is a learning process, as Patty gets advice from her uncles, aunts, and cousins. But being a sensible pig takes practice, as Patty realizes when Farmer Wu loses his jade ring! Can Patty demonstrate her best qualities when others think they aren't? Patty's amusing journey to appreciate her true nature will delight children and adults alike. Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and lovers of classic pig tales. The Year of the Pig is the second in the annual series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac.
The Year of the Rat: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
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$15.95
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SOLD OUT - 2008 is the Year of the Rat! With his parents' blessing, the baby rat Ralph investigates the village with his new friend, the boy Bing. But being accepted isn't as easy as Ralph would like, especially since some of his hereditary habits are hard to break. But when things go awry at Bing's birthday party, how can Ralph help if he's locked in the barn? Surely this rodent has some tricks up his sleeve to save the day! Ralph's high-flying journey to be true to his character will amuse children and adults alike. Bright and dynamic illustrations will appeal to new parents, those interested in Asian culture, and lovers of classic pig tales. The Year of the Rat is the third in the annual series Tales of the Chinese Zodiac. Binding: Hardcover, 36 pages, ISBN: 978-59702-011-7
The Great Race: Story of the Chinese Zodiac
$16.95
The Jade Emperor is concerned because his country does not have a calendar, and no one can tell one year from the next. He decides to hold a race across a great river, and the order in which the animals finish will determine the order of the years. The event is exciting as the creatures maneuver for position, only to be bested in the end by the clever Rat. In this retelling of the ancient legend, Casey maintains the pace well. Back matter includes information about the Chinese calendar in general, as well as the more specific Dragon Boat Festival and Moon Festival. The book is a visual treat, with illustrations in simple collage designs on acrylic and painted backgrounds. Ages 4-8 By Casey Dawn, Illustrated by Anne Wilson, Hardcover, 32 Pages, English, 10.8" x 8.3"
Motherbridge of Love
$16.95
Motherbridge of Love is a beautiful and reassuring testimony to the love that encircles adopted children. The text, a harmoniously constructed poem by an anonymous Western adoptive mother of a daughter from China, provides an answer to the questions of identity and cultural heritage which the adopted child struggles with - “this place or your birth place - / which are you a daughter of?”. And the answer is “both.” Each line of the poem is exquisitely illustrated by Josée Masse, who manages to convey the concord between the different manifestations of love which have worked together to give life to and nurture the child – both through direct comparison of the “two different” mothers and the “two different kinds of love,” and in more subtle details, such as the intertwining branches of two trees to form a heart. The mothers may never actually come into contact but they are connected through space and time by their love for their child. Masse reflects this through their same, sweet smiles. The poem is a reassurance for the little girl of her place in both their lives and reassurance is needed as a response to the question “Who am I?”. This lovely book could facilitate greatly in seeking to respond appropriately to that question from an adopted child as he or she reaches that age when children start to look around them and try to understand their place in the scheme of things. Equally, it could prove invaluable for any child or adult whose life is touched by adoption.