Chinese myths
By: Sun Xuegang ; Cai Guoyun ; illustrator, LeUyen Pham
Contributors: Cai, Guoyun; Pham, LeUyen
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Camberwell, Vic
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780670072613
Subjects: Chinese Mythology; Chinese Folk literature
Description: "Celebrate the Chinese tradition of storytelling with this rich and unforgettable collection of myths. Drawn from all over China and spanning centuries of folklore, these stories reflect the values and culture of an ancient, exotic land. Children will delight to hear such exciting tales as Mulan, Camel Spring and Archer Yi and the Ten Suns. There are gods and warriors, heroes and heroines, floods, battles, adventures and more With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist LeUyen Pham, this treasury of nineteen classic Chinese myths is certain to become a favourite that will be returned to time and again"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: For primary school age.
Table of contents: title: Pan Gu and the creation of heaven and earth; title: Nu Wa, the mother of mankind; title: Nu Wa restores the sky; title: Gong Gong and the collapse of Buzhou Mountain; title: Fu Xi, the son of god and man; title: Shennong and the treasure rice; title: Shao Hao and the kingdom of the birds; title: Ho Gun stole Xirang to stop the floods; title: Archer Yi and the ten suns; title: How Chang E flew to the moon; title: How Meng Jiangnu cried down the Great Wall; title: Mulan; title: Mazu, the goddess of the sea; title: The Eight Immortals cross the sea; title: Why Kua Fu chased after the sun; title: Gao Liang and the Dragon King; title: The epic of Jianger Khan; title: Camel Spring; title: The kung fu master.