The tale of the mandarin ducks
By: Katherine Paterson ; illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon.
Contributors: Dillon, Leo, ill.; Dillon, Diane, ill.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Lodestar Books; Dutton Juvenile
Published: 1990
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
Subjects: Fairy tales; Folklore -- Japan; Ducks -- Folklore
Description: A pair of mandarin ducks, separated by a cruel lord who wishes to possess the drake for his colorful beauty, reward a compassionate couple who risk their lives to reunite the ducks.