Five Heavenly Emperors: Chinese Myths of Creation

by Song Nan Zhang

Book Overview

Just about every civilization has stories of creation. The myths and legends of the ancient Greeks and Romans are very well known, but these 12 myths from ancient China are just as fascinating.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887763383
• ISBN13: 9780887763380
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A nice, simple reference book.

This colorful children's book shares Chinese stories and legends of the creation of the world. Stories include Five Heavenly EmperorsYouchao and the First Dwellings, the Cowherd and the Weaving Girl, and Nuwu Mends the Sky. Chang-Er Flies to the Moon and other stories illustrate popular stories for various celebrations such as the Mid-Autumn Festival. Each story is dramatically illustrated with symbolic and mythic Chinese images. A nice reference book for children (and adults) who are interested in Chinese legends.