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101 Read-Aloud Asian Myths and Legends

By Joan C. Verniero; Compiled by John Kashiwazaki Cloutier
368 pages
Hardback
ISBN: 1579121640
ISBN13: 9781579121648
$12.95(US)

 

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about the book
BD&L's successful "Read-Aloud" series continues with this engaging collection of myths, legends and stories from Japan, China, Vietnam, Korea and Tibet.

The vibrant cultures of the East come vividly to life in this lovingly compiled assortment of stories, each of which can be read aloud in approximately 10 minutes. Here are tales designed to introduce eager young listeners to the deities, heroes, heroines, kings, queens, monsters, beasts and glories of Asian culture. 101 Read-Aloud Asian Myths and Legends is a must for every child's bookshelf, the perfect read at bedtime, and a gift that will both enlighten and entertain in equal measure.

about Joan C. Verniero
Joan C. Verniero is the author of the children's book You Can Call Me Willy, as well as 101 Celtic Read-Aloud Myths and Legends, 101 Read-Aloud Bible Stories, and 101 Read-Along Myths and Legends. Her articles, short stories and essays have appeared in local and national publications. She has an M.S.Ed. degree in Early Childhood Education and is a member of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Connecticut.
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