Chinese Mythology
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Written by Claude Helft
80 pages |
About the Book
In China a number of myths are told about the birth of the world. These myths also attempt to explain the birth of Chinese civilization itself. Collected here are eight creation myths. Each myth imparts a view of origins that reveals a different aspect of Chinese thought. Chen Jiang Hong’s beautiful illustrations enhance and deepen the book.
Awards and Reviews
“Our kids ask for mythology all the time. This book will be interesting to them because it has stories about why things are the way they are. It also has an interesting section about the Chinese characters and names with pronunciations.” – Education Service Ctr. Region XI, Fort Worth, TX
“This slim book offers high visual interest along with concise introductions to an important body of myths…Full-page and vignette illustrations in traditional style with strong ink lines emphasize vitality and movement. Chen’s evocative and richly colored paintings add value to this compact collection.” – School Library Journal
