88E-284S Monkey series 24 - Thre

88CE-232P
Dotting the eyes on a painted dragon
画龙点睛

Author: Cang, Yangqing etc.
Language: English/Chinese
Publisher: ZhaoHua Publishing House, Beijing
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 38 Pages
A special feature of the Chinese language is its frequent use of "set phrases" (chengyu). These set phrases, usually consisting of four Chinese characters, describe a person, situation or event in a pithy and often poetic way.
Most set phrases originate in early Chinese classics, poetry, prose, Buddhist scriptures and folk sayings.
This series of picture books presents to our readers some well-known set phrases, beautifully illustrated and narrated.

88CE-239P
A golden millet dream
黄粱一梦

In English/Chinese(simplified). 42 pages. With colorful illustrations. Large page size. Hard cover.
A special feature of the Chinese language is its frequent use of "set phrases"(chengyu). These set phrases, usually consisting of four Chinese characters, describe a person, situation or event in a pithy and often poetic way. Most set phrases originate in early Chinese classics, poetry, prose, Buddhist scriptures and folk sayings. This book presents to our readers some well-known set phrases, beautifully illustrated and narrated.

88E-284S
Monkey series 24 - Three man-eaters on lion-camel mountain
美猴王丛书 -- 狮驼岭上伏三魔

In English. 72 pages. Adapted by Liu Zhigui and Zhang Jing from the novel Journey to the West. Illustrated by Huang Jing. Large page size.

This book with seventy-two colour illustrations, tells the four pilgrims' encounter with demons on Lion-Camel Mountain. Monkey gets the demons to take the Tang Priest across the mountain in a sedan chair, but the demons then capture all four of them. Monkey escapes and rescues the others, but as they are climbing the city wall to flee, the demons trap all but Monkey. With the help of the Buddha and two bodhisattivas Monkey subdues the demons and saves his master, Pig and Friar Sand.

88E-294S
Monkey series 34 -- Bringing back the scriptures
美猴王丛书 -- 取回真经
AUTHOR: CHEN, ZI
ILLUSTRATORS: JIA, DUAN; SHAOWEN, LI
Foreign Languages Press; Beijing
Hardcover
ISBN: 0835118681.
78 page in pictorial cover. Adapted from the Chinese novel Journey to the West. Illustrated by Duan Jia & Li Shaowen. 78 color illustrations. Mild shelfwear on cover. Crisp unmarked interior. Jacket shows rubbing & several short closed tears. This is the last of the 34 Monkey books, in which the Tang Priest Xuanzang & his disciples finally bring the Buddhist scriptures from Thunder Monastery in India to the Tang capital of Chang'an. See our listing for #19, Battling the Nine-headed Monster.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket

88E-303P
The Lotus Princess
莲花公主

In English. Hard cover. Large paper size. Interesting stories through 30 pages of color pictures of Chinese painting with English explanation. Based on novel by Pu Sonling (1640-1715).

88E-304P
Daughter of a Fox Spirit
婴宁

ISBN: 7505400800
Author: Shu Ying (Pu Songling)
Language: English
Publisher: Morning Glory Press
Type: Paperback
Pages: 29 Pages
With colorful illustrations. Large page size. This story is selected from Tales of Liaozhai. Pu Sonling was a famous Chinese writer of the Qing Dynasty.

88E-314P
A girl and a demon
少女与恶魔

In English. 24 pages. With colorful illustrations. Large page size. Hard cover.
The Water-Sprinkling Festival is a tradition unique to the Dai ethnic minority who live near China's southern border area. In mid-April every year, they get together, all carrying water from ponds, streams and rivers in jars and basins. Singing and laughing, they splash water on one another. In this way they wish for a happy, untroubled life. This had been a Dai custom for countless generations. Although nobody is sure exactly when their ancestors started the festival, the legend about its origin is known to all.

88E-331P
Zheng Banqiao Tries a Rock
郑板桥审石头

Author: Huan Shiming, Wang Mengqi
Language: English
Publisher: Morning Glory Press
Type: Paperback
Pages: 22 Pages

Stories About Ancient Chinese (Literary and Art Figures)
Zheng Banqiao(1693-1765) was a celebrated writer as well as painter and calligrapher of the Qing Dynasty. His painting and calligraphy were popular in his own time and greatly influenced later generations.

88E-406P
Legends of ten Chinese traditional festivals
中国十个节日传说

English/Chinese(simplified). 54 pages of large color pages. Legends of 10 Chinese traditional festivals.

88CE-409S
Kua Fu races with the sun
夸父追日（英汉对照）
译者：王阳光
出版社：海豚出版社
精装
简介:
喜欢中国神话故事吗？看过夸父追日的故事吗？想一边感受神话的传奇一边学习英语吗？那么，本书就是你的最佳选择！优美的故事，流畅的英语，加上精美的彩图，一定让你爱不释手！现在先看看故事是怎么开始的吧：很久以前，在我国的北部，有一座巍峨的大山。这座大山终年不见一点阳光，四处一片漆黑。在山上住着一个巨人部族，叫夸父族……

88CE-410P
Nü Wa mends the sky
女娲补天（英汉对照）
译者：王阳光
出版社：海豚出版社
简装
简介
喜欢中国神话故事吗？看过女娲补天的故事吗？想一边感受神话的传奇一边学习英语吗？那么，本书就是你的最佳选择！优美的故事，加上精美的彩图，一定让你爱不释手！现在先看看故事是怎么开始的吧：在很久很久以前，世界被一片黑暗重重包裹着，就像一个巨大的鸡蛋。一个名字叫盘古的巨人，用斧头把这一团混沌劈开了。洁净的轻气变成了蓝蓝的天空，昏暗的重气变成了黄色的土地。盘古怕天和地会合在一起，他就用双手一直托着天……

88CE-435P
Jingwei filling the sea
精卫填海（英汉对照）
作者：王阳光改编
出版社：海豚出版社
简装
简介:
喜欢中国神话故事吗？看过精卫填海的故事吗？想一边感受神话的传奇一边学习英语吗？那么，本书就是你的最佳选择！优美的故事，流畅的英语，加上精美的彩图，一定让你爱不释手！现在先看看故事是怎么开始的吧：炎帝有三个女儿，她们都非常的美丽善良，都是炎帝的掌上明珠。大女儿是种庄稼的能手。二女儿精通医术。最小的女儿叫女娃，活泼开朗，坚强勇敢，喜欢打抱不平……

88CE-436P
Chang'e flying to the moon
嫦娥奔月

ISBN: 7-80051-684-9
Author: Jiannan Feng and Shuixian Mao
Language: English/Chinese
Publisher: Dolphin Books, Beijing
Type: Paperback
Pages: 38 Pages
This album tells a Chinese fairy tale.
In English/Chinese(simplified). Large page size. Interesting story through 40 pages of color pictures with English/Chinese explanation.
This book is good for children over ten years old.

88E-444P
Questions about animals

ISBN: 7800518493
Author: Chen Xiaoyi, Yi Xingying and LiShufen
Language: English
Publisher: Dolphin Books, Beijing
Type: Paperback
Pages: 68 Pages
This is a colour picture album about children's knowledge. It introduces the habits, characteristics and special skills of some animals children love most, and answers their questions, such as why tigers sleep during the daytime, why wolves' eyes shine at night, why birds can fly in the sky, and whether chickens have ears. With its total of 68 questions, it can give children much knowledge about animals.

88E-445P
Question about plants

ISBN: 7800518485
Author: Chen Xiaoyi, Yi Xingying and LiShufen
Language: English
Publisher: Dolphin Books, Beijing
Type: Paperback
Pages: 68 Pages
This album aims to answer children's questions about nature, and the characteristics and functions of plants. For instance: What do trees live on? Are there any leafless trees? Why do flowers have different colours? Why do leaves vary in size? Altogether there are 68 questions. This album will give children a lot of basic information about plants.

88E-455P
A little frog's dream
小青蛙的梦

ISBN: 7800518817
Author: Lin, Songying
Language: English
Publisher: Dolphin Books, Beijing
Type: Paperback
Pages: 20 Pages
Written in English
A very interesting story
Good for kids under 4 years old

88CE-504P
Chinese folk tales
中国民俗故事

In English/Chinese(simplified). Large page size. Interesting story through 66 pages of color pictures with English/Chinese explanation.

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