This is a bilingual retelling of five Chinese proverbs that use animals of the land, sea, and sky in metaphor. Accompanied by delicate and dimensional paper-cut illustrations, the text clearly conveys the essence of five important values. The Lazy Farmer wishes to achieve something without any effort. The Musician and the Water Buffalo stresses the need to speak to someone in a manner he or she can understand. The Crane and the Clam tells how a third party can benefit from a quarrel between two people. An Old Horse ...
Read More
This is a bilingual retelling of five Chinese proverbs that use animals of the land, sea, and sky in metaphor. Accompanied by delicate and dimensional paper-cut illustrations, the text clearly conveys the essence of five important values. The Lazy Farmer wishes to achieve something without any effort. The Musician and the Water Buffalo stresses the need to speak to someone in a manner he or she can understand. The Crane and the Clam tells how a third party can benefit from a quarrel between two people. An Old Horse encourages us to value the wisdom of an experienced elder. The Dragon Lover portrays the psychological reaction we all have, at one time or another, to cover up our fears.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Illustrated by Yongsheng Xuan. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1885008112. Text is clean. Cover shows only limited edgewear. Decorated clear plastic dust jacket shows only traces of edgewear. Upper corner of rear flap bent. Full number line.; Color Illustrations; 11.10 X 8.90 X 0.40 inches.
