Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories
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Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories is a charming collection of fifteentales beloved by Vietnamese children for generations.Experienced storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc vividly recounts suchfavorites as the story of Tam and Cam (the Vietnamese version ofCinderella), the legend of the Jade Rabbit, the legend of the Mai Flower,and many others.Children and adults alike will be enchanted by the legends of bravery andbeauty, fables about nature, and stories in which integrity, hard work anda kind heart triumph over deception, laziness and greed. Gods, peasants,kings and fools spring to life to celebrate Vietnam's rich cultural heritage,forging bonds with people around the world, and bringing us all togetherin ways that only great stories can do. The beautiful illustrations are byveteran artists Thi Hop Nguyen and Dong Nguyen, whose work perfectlycaptures the charm and flavor of traditional Vietnamese culture. "'Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories' is a great example of what I often refer to as a parent's 'snuggle book.' This book with its magical stories provides the perfect invitation for parents to snuggle with their child to read and let their imaginations soar as they enter into a land and culture of untold Vietnamese generations. The beautiful illustrations by veteran artists Thi Hop Nguyen and Dong Nguyen perfectly capture the charm and flavor of traditional Vietnamese culture. This book is a treat for the eyes and the imagination and is sure to become a family favorite for many years to come." - Adoption Today Magazine "A lovely collection of fifteen beautifully illustrated Vietnamese folk tales, retold for Western children. Why not read one a night at bedtime to your kids? It works for all ages, even adults!"-Pragmatic Mom
Author: Phuoc Thi Minh Tran
Format: Hardback, 96 pages, 229mm x 229mm, 595 g
Published: 2015, Tuttle Publishing, United States
Genre: Children's Fiction
Interest Age: From 5 to 14 years
Description
Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories is a charming collection of fifteentales beloved by Vietnamese children for generations.Experienced storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc vividly recounts suchfavorites as the story of Tam and Cam (the Vietnamese version ofCinderella), the legend of the Jade Rabbit, the legend of the Mai Flower,and many others.Children and adults alike will be enchanted by the legends of bravery andbeauty, fables about nature, and stories in which integrity, hard work anda kind heart triumph over deception, laziness and greed. Gods, peasants,kings and fools spring to life to celebrate Vietnam's rich cultural heritage,forging bonds with people around the world, and bringing us all togetherin ways that only great stories can do. The beautiful illustrations are byveteran artists Thi Hop Nguyen and Dong Nguyen, whose work perfectlycaptures the charm and flavor of traditional Vietnamese culture. "'Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories' is a great example of what I often refer to as a parent's 'snuggle book.' This book with its magical stories provides the perfect invitation for parents to snuggle with their child to read and let their imaginations soar as they enter into a land and culture of untold Vietnamese generations. The beautiful illustrations by veteran artists Thi Hop Nguyen and Dong Nguyen perfectly capture the charm and flavor of traditional Vietnamese culture. This book is a treat for the eyes and the imagination and is sure to become a family favorite for many years to come." - Adoption Today Magazine "A lovely collection of fifteen beautifully illustrated Vietnamese folk tales, retold for Western children. Why not read one a night at bedtime to your kids? It works for all ages, even adults!"-Pragmatic Mom
Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories