Shen of the sea : Chinese stories for children / by Arthur Bowie Chrisman ; illustrated by Else Hasselriis.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Dutton Children's Books, 1968.Description: 221 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:- 0525392440
- Newbery Medal, 1926.
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Vol info | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | Chrisman Art | 1926 | Available | Newbery/Caldecott Award Winner | 33111005455478 |
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.