Harmony: A Treasury of Chinese Wisdom for Children and Parents

by Sarah Conover and Chen Hui

Book Overview

A collection of traditional stories from one of the world's oldest civilizations. Simple, often humorous, and always wise, these tales will delight readers of all ages, making Harmony a book to cherish.

For over two thousand years, the Chinese have used brief sayings known as chengyu to sum up practical wisdom and ethical principles. Most chengyu are associated with a story that illustrates their meaning, and these stories...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558965718
• ISBN13: 9781558965713
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Skinner House Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9