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Chyn Feng Sun
2 Reviews
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K-3
Illustrated by
Lori McElrath-Eslick.
Da Wei, a poor farmer, inherits a beautiful mountain-shaped rock from his father. The rock's magic enables him to visit an undersea world and bring back a kitten, which is later transformed into the woman he marries. The fanciful story has traditional elements that strongly resemble crane wife folktales. The atmospheric oil paintings are expressive, but the artist's depiction of Da Wei isn't consistent.
Reviewer: Chyn Feng Sun
(3)
K-3
Photographs by
Lawrence Migdale.
The text follows a young boy named Ryan as he and his family prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year in their home and community. Illustrated with captioned color photographs, the book introduces the holiday's foods and customs and provides information about the history of San Francisco's Chinatown. Ind.
Reviewer: Chyn Feng Sun
2 reviews
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