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For thousands of years, children the world over have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and it is especially enjoyable to discover folktales that one has not heard before. Asian Children's Favorite Stories presents seven fascinating folktales from China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 15
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"In the realm of Awara, where gods, monsters, and humans exist side by side, Miuko is an ordinary girl resigned to a safe, if uneventful, existence as an innkeeper's daughter. But when Miuko is cursed and begins to transform into a demon with a deadly touch, she embarks on a quest to reverse the curse and return to her normal life. Aided by a thieving magpie spirit and continuously thwarted by a demon prince, Miuko must outfox tricksters, escape demon...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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420L
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Zhou never seems to beat his brother, Cheng, at anything. But when Zhou finds a jade dragon, his luck changes. Soon, Zhou is beating Cheng at everything. Will Zhou and his jade dragon be able to keep up the winning streak, or will he lose his luck?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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460L
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English
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Song Sun likes to talk but never listens. After talking too much to a stranger, Song Sun accidentally gives away the Chinese secret of silk making. Will Song Sun be able to save the secret?
12) Stonecutter
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This adaptation of a Chinese folktale begins with a man's dissatisfaction with his life. Weary of being a stonecutter, he becomes many things in his quest for authority, each time finding that greater power lies elsewhere. Rooted in Taoist principles, Stonecutter is a story about the nature of power and the value of accepting who you are.
Originally published in a limited, fine art edition and long out of print, this is one of Jon J Muth's most...
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Immerse yourself in 'Eastern Enchantment: 101 Bedtime Stories from the Orient,' the latest addition to the beloved 'Evening Tales from the Wise Owl' series.This mesmerizing collection transports young readers aged 3-6 years to the mystical lands of China, Korea, and Japan through a tapestry of enchanting tales. Each story, steeped in the rich traditions and folklore of the East, is a window into a world of dragons, wise sages, and magical creatures,...
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This multicultural children's eBook teaches kids about Japanese customs and culture with a fun story about a little boy. Kobo is a small Japanese boy whose father paints ema, or wishing pictures, for so many customers that he finds no time to paint a single one for his own family-not even for Kobo, who wants one so badly to take to the shrine on Wishing Day. As the customers come and go, Kobo has a chance to observe many types of people and to consider...
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With classic Chinese fairytales and folk stories, Grandma Panda's China Storybook introduces children to Chinese culture in a fun, adventurous way! Grandma Panda is a wonderful teacher, a wonderful storyteller-and a wonderful cook! Her grandchildren Baobao and Lingling love staying with her every summer, because at Grandma Panda's house each day is an adventure. This summer, with the help of celebrated novelist and artist Mingmei Yip, Grandma will...
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What really happened on the mountain twelve years ago? Though his apprenticeship hangs on him like an ill-fitting garment, Quon is unprepared for the twist his life takes when his parents are killed and he is forced to flee the city. Adrift in the wilderness with no purpose and no protection, Quon is approached by an old man who hints that his destiny may be more than he imagined. Ancient tales fill Quon's head with expectations of glory, but he soon...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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500L
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Han Li thinks he is the smartest and most talented painter in China. His master, Lin Cho tries to warn him about his arrogance but Han Li does not listen. When Lin Cho becomes ill before he can finish his painting for the emperor, what will Han Li do?
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