| The Weaving of a Dream: A Chinese Folktale Contributor(s): Heyer, Marilee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0140505288 ISBN-13: 9780140505283 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $6.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1989 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Heyer retells an engrossing Chinese folktale about an old woman who weaves exquisite brocades. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Asian - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Asia - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies |
| Dewey: 398.210 |
| LCCN: 89032425 |
| Series: Picture Puffin Books |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.22" W x 10.72" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 29785 Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A retelling of the Chinese folktale "The Chuang Brocade" The Weaving of a Dream is the story of a widow who provides for her sons by creating intricate brocades. One day, she trades a brocade for a beautiful painting of a palace. She then spends years lovingly recreating the scene in brocade only to lose her work on a windy day. After everything she has done for her family, her youngest son seeks to recover the lost treasure, traveling through terrible weather and rocky terrain. Great for ages 5 and up. Beautiful and vibrant full-color illustrations. |