Panda Bears and the Moon Goddess: Myths and Legends of China Contributor(s): Merritt, Christine M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0692452788 ISBN-13: 9780692452783 Publisher: Christine Merritt OUR PRICE: $19.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2015 |
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BISAC Categories: - Non-classifiable |
Physical Information: 0.11" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.35 lbs) 42 pages |
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Publisher Description: Explore China and its rich culture by reading these ancient myths and legends, starting with a creation myth. Learn about panda bears and the shepherdess, the kitchen god and offspring of the white tiger. Westerners have a man in the moon, but the Chinese have the beautiful moon goddess accompanied by a jade rabbit. Famous love stories are portrayed in this book - the butterfly lovers and that of the magpie bridge where the lovers, aided by magpies, meet on one day a year known as double seven, China's valentine day. |