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Grandfather Tang's Story

Ann Tompert Robert A. Parker

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Chinese
Crown Publications
15 November 1997
This folktale told using ancient Chinese puzzles and watercolor illustrations has been beloved for over twenty-five years and is the perfect addition to your Father's Day reading list!

When Little Soo asks for a story, Grandfather Tang arranges the tangram pieces and two magic fox fairies spring to life. The foxes change shapes as quick as a wink, from rabbits to dogs to squirrels and geese. But their game turns dangerous when a hunter raises his bow....

Originally published in 1990, Grandfather Tang's Story will continue to delight new readers as the wonder of the tangram puzzle-and an endearing game between a grandfather and his granddaughter-reveals a story of magic, clever animals, and, ultimately, true friendship.
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Illustrated by:   Robert A. Parker
Imprint:   Crown Publications
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 203mm,  Spine: 3mm
Weight:   130g
ISBN:   9780517885581
ISBN 10:   0517885581
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   3-7
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Preschool (0-5) ,  English as a second language ,  0-5 years
Language:   Chinese
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Grandfather Tang's Story

Borrowing a pair of fox fairies from Chinese folklore, Tompert tells a story about a series of magical changes, in each case including an appropriate tangram. (A tangram is a square divided into seven geometric figures that can be rearranged to represent any number of things.) At first, the foxes change themselves into a predator and a pursued animal, with subsequent changes preserving that relationship; ultimately, the predator drops his aggressive role and joins his friend as a goose, just in time to help him after he is wounded by hunters. A deftly fashioned framing story helps introduce the tangram concept, which is also explained in a note. Parker's gently suggestive illustrations echo both the cleverly arranged tangrams and the animals they represent. A nicely worked-out tribute to a bit of Chinese cultural heritage. (Kirkus Reviews)


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