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Children of the Dragon: Selected Tales from Vietnam
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4.2 out of 5
Based on 30 Ratings and 12 Reviews

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Vietnamese folk tales retold for a modern audience. In poetry and literature the Vietnamese call themselves the "children of the dragon." Their oral tradition is a strong one and this volume includes three of the familiar teaching tales told by the elders. Readers will learn how the tiger got his stripes, why there are monsoons, and the story of the Moon Festival.
Book Information
PublisherPelican Publishing Company, Inc.
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages32
ISBN-101455617091
ISBN-13978-1455617098
Publication Date09/14/2012
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About Sherry Garland (Author) : Hi! Thanks for visiting my profile. I am the author of 30 published books for children, teens and adults. I started out writing for adults and had two novels published (in 1982 and 1983), using a pen ... more
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About Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator) : Trina Schart Hyman is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Trina Schart Hyman include Jane, Wishing, A Smile So Big.
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