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Shen of the sea : Chinese stories for children / by Arthur Bowie Chrisman ; illustrated by Else Hasselriis.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Dutton Children's Books, 1968.Description: 221 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0525392440
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Contents:
Ah Mee's invention -- Shen of the sea -- How wise were the old men -- Chop-sticks -- Buy a father -- Four generals -- The Rain King's daughter --Many wives -- That lazy Ah Fun -- The Moon Maiden -- Ah Tcha the Sleeper -- I wish it would rain -- High as Han Hsin -- Contrary Chueh Chun -- Pies of the princess -- As Hai Low kept house .
Awards:
  • Newbery Medal, 1926.
Summary: Sixteen original stories reflecting the spirit of Chinese life and thought.
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Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Vol info Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's Chrisman Art 1926 Available Newbery/Caldecott Award Winner 33111005455478
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A series of fascinating Chinese stories, strong in humor and rich in Chinese wisdom, in which the author has caught admirably the spirit of Chinese life and thought.

First published in 1925.

Ah Mee's invention -- Shen of the sea -- How wise were the old men -- Chop-sticks -- Buy a father -- Four generals -- The Rain King's daughter --Many wives -- That lazy Ah Fun -- The Moon Maiden -- Ah Tcha the Sleeper -- I wish it would rain -- High as Han Hsin -- Contrary Chueh Chun -- Pies of the princess -- As Hai Low kept house .

Sixteen original stories reflecting the spirit of Chinese life and thought.

Newbery Medal, 1926.

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