Stories behind Chinese Idioms (II)

ISBN10: 1602209669
ISBN13: 9781602209664
Number Of Pages: 48
Publication Date: 20101010
Publisher: Tuttle
Binding: Hardback
SKU: 9781602209664
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By reading ancient Chinese myths in a fun story setting, kids will learn the meanings behind some of China's most famous idioms.

Chinese language has a very special category of Chinese idioms called chengyu, a unique style of idiom always told in four characters. Every idiom has a fascinating story behind it, sometimes drawn from history, and other times told as a parable. With great illustrations and characters, this full-color book will be perfect for your child's bedtime stories.

Chinese stories include:

  • Yu Gong Moves the Mountains
  • Practice Makes Perfect
  • How Ji Chang Learned Archery
  • The Fox Borrows the Tiger's Power and Prestige
  • A Man from Zheng Buys Shoes