The Dragon's Pearl
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (992 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0773757171 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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(Though occasionally the story's disparate elements threaten to become diffused, their focus unclear.) An absorbing explanation of Chinese dragon lore following the tale elucidates their revered status as water-gods. Ages 5-9. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. When thieves attempt to steal the gem, the panicked boy swallows it, unleashing an "intense heat" that "seared through him, as if he had swallowed a ball of fire" and transforming him into a dragon. Morin's ( The Orphan Boy ) arresting collage illustrations incorporate scraps of painted burlap, stalks of grain, coins and pearls into lustrous oil paintings, enhancing the singular appeal of this impressive collaboration. . Despite a severe drought, Xiao Sheng discovers a pearl that bestows good fortune upon his mother's land. From Publishers Weekly Dragon fans will hail the arrival of a cloud-breathing, rainmaking dragon of Chinese fo
"One of the best illustrated fairy tales ever published" according to Frieda Ling. This is a meticulously researched, beautifully told, and exquisitely illustrated fairy tale. During a severe drought, a poverty-stricken boy discovers by accident a magic pearl that saves his, his mother's, and many of their fellow villagers' lives until some villains came with the intent to snatch the pearl away. In addition to the common theme of the struggle between good and evil, this tale expounds particularly well the Chinese concept of the benevolent dragon and filial piety.The illustrations are worth noting. Paul Mo. "Sensitive and Dramatic Fantasy" according to Karma. I don't know how or when this book appeared on Amazon, but I quickly snatched up Sensitive and Dramatic Fantasy I don't know how or when this book appeared on Amazon, but I quickly snatched up 3 copies! I was under the impression it was out of print for years. I've used my old copy to read to children and find they respond to it very well. I recommend no younger than second grade - and then the location needs to be discussed, China, and an occasional word defined. The actual reading level is a bit higher. The story is about a poor boy who works very hard to support his mother and himself. In the midst of an especially difficult time . copies! I was under the impression it was out of print for years. I've used my old copy to read to children and find they respond to it very well. I recommend no younger than second grade - and then the location needs to be discussed, China, and an occasional word defined. The actual reading level is a bit higher. The story is about a poor boy who works very hard to support his mother and himself. In the midst of an especially difficult time . "Modern Chinese folklore" according to J. Grambo. Xiao Sheng was a happy boy who labored all day cutting armfuls of grass and carrying them to the village to sell. One day, during a drought, he had to go farther than ever before to find grass, and when he found it, he also found a surprise.Based on the Chinese traditional belief that dragons are water gods who can transform their shape, this story also supports the Chinese virtues of hard work and sharing what you have with others. An excellent explanation of the Chinese dragons and the legends that surround them is found
When Xiao finds a magic pearl, everything is changed forever.. "Today may not be the same as yesterday."In spite of his hardships, Xiao Sheng is a cheerful boy who loves to sing. He works from sunrise to sunset to earn enough money to feed his family. "Who knows what the gods have in store for us?" Xiao Sheng sang out to his mother every morning