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.
Ten Suns: A Chinese Legend
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
The Girl Who Wanted To Hunt: A Siberian Tale
A young girl uses her skills as a hunter to avenge her father’s death and to escape her evil stepmother.
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
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The Beggar’s Magic: A Chinese Tale
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Willow Pattern Story, The
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Why Ducks Sleep On One Leg
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The Story Of Chopsticks
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This book presents two tales from the Brothers Grimm, combined with Mr. Fox’s highly unusual interpretations of them.
Belching Hill
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