Why Snails Have Shells
Minority and Han Folktales of China
Published on 1. February 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-0-8248-1505-9 (ISBN)
Description
The twenty stories that comprise this collection reflect some of the ethnic diversity of China. Through a cast of familiar animals, we get a glimpse of the cultures from which the stories emanate. Besides their literary value, these tales convey moral instruction. Each tale is enhanced with an illustration by Li Ji.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Honolulu, HI
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 years
Illustrations
Col.ill.
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8248-1505-9 (9780824815059)
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Schweitzer Classification