An introduction to the history, geography, and culture of China through brief descriptions of the day-to-day lives of a variety of children.
The Children of China
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
The Two Bullies
What happens with Ni-ou, the self-proclaimed “strongest fellow in Japan” rows to China to challenge his counter part, Dokkoi?
The Greatest Treasure
In a traditional Chinese tale retold by the creator of One Grain of Rice, a poor farmer receives a treasure of gold and discovers the true value of simple pleasures.
In Search Of The Spirit
Describes the creations of some of Japan’s Living National Treasures, artists who are involved in various Japanese arts, including Yuzen dyeing, bamboo basket weaving, Bunraku puppetmaking, swordmaking, Noh theater, and neriage ceramics.
Judge Rabbit And The Tree Spirit: A Folktale From Cambodia/Bilingual In English And Khmer
Judge Rabbit solves the problem of a mischievous tree spirit who has taken on human form.
Fa Mulan: The Story Of A Woman Warrior
A retelling of the original Chinese poem in which a brave young girl masquerades as a boy and fights the Tartars in the Khan’s army.
Nine-In-One, Grr! Grr!: A Folktale From The Hmong People Of Laos
When the great god Shao promises Tiger nine cubs each year, Bird comes up with a clever trick to prevent the land from being overrun by tigers.
Children Of The Yangtze River
Mei Mei and Chang’s life in their Chinese village takes a drastic turn after Yangtze River begins to rise and sweeps the houses, trees, animals, and people along its path.
The Cloudmakers
A Chinese grandfather and his grandson who are captured by the Arab army barter for their freedom by demonstrating the art of papermaking.
The Empty Pot
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.