From A for Asia to Z for Zen, the alphabet arrangement provides a panoramic introduction to the geography, culture, holidays, traditions, and animals of the area that is home to more than one-half of the world’s population.
A Is For Asia
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
Beautiful Warrior: Legend Of The Nun’s Kung Fu
The story of two unlikely kung fu masters, who became legendary women warriors, and how their skill in martial arts saves them both.
The Magic Ear
Here is delightful retelling of that ageless tale of goodness and kindness rewarded; …This will be a popular read-aloud for classrooms, and will have great appeal for those who still enjoy a “happily-ever-after”. — NAPRA ReView
Willow Pattern Story, The
The author retells a story heard as a child, one of many invented to explain the landscape on willow pattern china, popular for the last 200 years. In this, two young Chinese lovers are punished by one’s cruel mandarin father.
The Stone Lion
Two Tibetan brothers are rewarded appropriately by a stone lion, one for his generosity and one for his greed.
The Waiting Day
In ancient China, a hardworking ferryman who tries to please his demanding and unappreciative passengers learns an important lesson from a beggar sitting patiently by the riverbank.
Ten Suns: A Chinese Legend
When the ten sons of Di Jun walk across the sky together causing the earth to burn from the blazing heat, their father looks for a way to stop the destruction.
The Real Story Of Stone Soup
When a crew of Chinese fishermen forget to bring cooking utensils with them, they find creative ways to make do with what they have and what they can find.
Sir Whong and the Golden Pig
When he manages to get a loan of 1000 nyung by giving a fake golden pig as collateral, a stranger thinks that he has outwitted the wise and generous Sir Whong.
The Beggar’s Magic: A Chinese Tale
Retells an ancient Chinese tale of magic in which unselfishness is rewarded.