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This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster in both English and Chinese—a great story for Chinese New Year!
Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel.
During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honor. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after.
Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:
Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel.
During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honor. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after.
Other books in the Chinese Zodiac Series (as well as the year of that animal) include:
- Little Pigs and the Sweet Rice Cakes—2007 & 2019
- Water Dragon—2012 & 2024
- Little Monkey King's Journey—2016 & 2028
- Snake Goddess Colors the World—2013 & 2025
- Horse and the Mysterious Drawing—2014 & 2026
- Sheep Beauty—2015 & 2027
- Bronze Dog—2006 & 2018
- Little Rat and the Golden Seed—2008 & 2020
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About the Author:
Li Jian graduated from Hebei Normal University in 2001, majoring in Chinese painting. Formerly a middle school art teacher, editor for children's books, and partner in an illustration studio, he currently owns his own illustration studio focusing on children's fairy tales. He has also published The Water Dragon, The Little Monkey King's Journey, The Snake Goddess Colors the World, Ming's Adventure with the Terracotta Army, The Horse and the Mysterious Drawing, Ming's Adventure in the Forbidden City, Mulan: Retold in Chinese and English, Ming's Adventure with Confucius in Qufu, Zheng He, the Great Chinese Explorer, Ming's Kung Fu Adventure in the Shaolin Temple, Genghis Khan, the Brave Warrior Who Bridged East and West, and The Magical Rooster.
From School Library Journal:
PreS-Gr 2—Before Yun leaves to take the imperial exam in the Capital City, his mother makes him a tunic with a rooster embroidered on its back. The road to the Capital City is far and long, but the embroidered rooster jumps off the tunic at key points to help Yun on his journey. After Yun gets an official post because of his high exam grades, the rooster fetches his mother so that the two can be happily reunited. Presented in simplified Chinese characters and poorly copyedited English, this original tale is timed to come out for the Year of Rooster, starting in late January 2017. The story lacks excitement and suspense owing to its English translation. The illustrations follow suit—with the exception of the rooster's bright red cockscomb, the large watercolor paintings mostly feature a subdued and muddy palette. VERDICT Only for collections where Li's previous works have a strong fanbase.—Jennifer Rothschild, Arlington County Public Libraries, VA
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- PublisherShanghai Press
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1602209952
- ISBN 13 9781602209954
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages42
- IllustratorLi Jian
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