Tales of a Chinese Grandmother: 30 Traditional Tales from China
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I highly recommend it who is interested. The tales weren't told in the most interesting way. However, the way the author added the family dynamic and cultural explanations gave a much fuller picture to the meaning and application of the tales. Apr 04, Suvi rated it it was amazing.
This is one of my favorite books that I accidentally discovered at the library when I was in middle school. The chinese grandmother is the narrator, and each chapter is a chinese tale that she is telling to her grandchildren. The tales in this book are stories I had heard growing up, and it was nice to be able to read them.
For the most part, the translations are accurate according to my parents! Mar 30, Johanna H. The tales are wise and vivid. The whole Story telling with the Grandmother telling the children the Storys is lovely made..
Tales of a Chinese Grandmother: 30 Traditional Tales from China
And it's a great insight to Traditional Chinese Life and Culture! Everyone who is enchanted with Asian Culture! And for everyone who likes this Book i can recommend the Book Tales of a Korean Grandmother it's just as good and i loved it! Jan 04, Zoe rated it liked it Shelves: Started reading this aloud to the kids, then realized how tedious it is!
I liked it as a child mostly because of the exotic cultural details, but now it seems ethnocentric, even racist, though not on purpose. I am now trapped into reading the whole thing aloud, because one of my three listeners loves it.
The one redeeming quality is an excellent portrayal of the degree to which grandparents and elders are honored and adored in old? Sep 17, Alison rated it it was amazing. Tales of a Chinese Grandmother, by Frances Carpenter is a wonderful novel that is full of folk tales and stories. Set back in old China, this book is about a rich family's wise grandmother who tells her two grandchildren stories when they are having a quarrel, when they are bored or just for fun.
This is a great book and the tales that she tells are all vivid and wise, a great read. I give this deserving book a big five stars and I recommend this to folk-tale and historical book lovers! I wonder how many of the next generation of readers would read and enjoy this. I enjoy reading fairy tales from different cultures, and this was a fun glimpse into ancient Chinese culture. I also reaaaaaallllyyy need a short film done about 'The Pained Eyebrow'.
Tales of a Chinese Grandmother , written by Frances Carpenter, presents a collection of 30 authentic Chinese folktales. Payment Payment Payment for all eBay orders must be completed through Paypal. Jul 30, Wendy rated it really liked it. Diane rated it really liked it Jul 06, Refresh and try again. Business hours are Monday-Friday.
Jul 30, Wendy rated it really liked it. What a great peak into the Chinese culture! Giddz rated it really liked it Dec 26, Michelle rated it really liked it Aug 20, Ria Abigael rated it really liked it Jan 05, Wraith Tate rated it really liked it Dec 22, Returns BargainBookStores accepts returns within 30 days of order receipt. No credit will be given if item is damaged in return shipment. View more great items! This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. This illustrated multicultural children's book presents classic Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories providing a delightful look into a rich literary culture.
Chinese folklore tradition is as colorful and captivating as any in the world, but the stories themselves still are not as well-known to Western readers as those from The Brothers Grimm, Mother Goose, or Hans Christian Andersen. Tales of a Chinese Grandmother , written by Frances Carpenter, presents a collection of 30 authentic Chinese folktales.
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These classic stories represent the best of the Chinese folk tradition and are told here by the character Lao Lao, the beloved grandmother of the nineteenth-century Ling household. A sampling from a long and proud tradition, these Chinese folktales are sure to delight adults as well as children of all ages. Chinese children's stories include: Payment Payment Payment for all eBay orders must be completed through Paypal.
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Please try again later. I picked up this book in hopes of learning Chinese myths that were familiar from childhood and more ancient ones that my grandparents and parents did not share with me. I have to agree with other readers that the speech pattern can be difficult to follow at times, even as a bilingual person. I tried reading out loud in order to find the rhythm and calibrate the grammar but I found myself running out of steam.
I think this is a book best read in chapters over tea and cakes by yourself. It is not a Mother Goose collection that can be easily shared with a child on your lap. However, it is an okay source to learn the stories so that the reader can retell to someone else in their own voice.
I got it as a thank you gift for a friend's children who are adopted from China. Loved this book when I was a child but it didn't hold up well over the years.
This illustrated multicultural children's book presents classic Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing a delightful look into a rich literary culture. Editorial Reviews. From the Inside Flap. About the Author. Frances Carpenter ( ) had a love of foreign lands and cultures, which she observed closely .
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This is a good collection of traditional stories with a nice framing story about a Chinese family. This book includes all sorts of classic elements of Chinese folklore like the eight immortals and the Monkey King. It even has stories that highlight some of China's older traditions. A good read for those who like Chinese folk stories. I like reading fairy tales from different parts of the world. The stories in this book are interesting for children and adults.
Very good stories and a wonderful look into the old way in China. See all 13 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway.