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Chinese mythology : legendary tales of heaven, earth, humanity, and beyond  Cover Image Book Book

Chinese mythology : legendary tales of heaven, earth, humanity, and beyond / Aaron Hwang ; illustrated by Adela Li.

Hwang, Aaron, (author.). Li, Adela, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Step into the magical and rich world of Chinese mythology with tales of gods, goddesses, the Monkey King, the White Snake, and more in this gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of myths and fairy tales. Do you know how the world began? Or why there is wind and rain? Have you ever felt lucky and wondered where luck comes from? Are you curious about the unseen and unknown? People have been asking these questions for thousands of years, with different cultures coming up with different answers to explain the universe. The myths in Chinese Mythology date back to ancient China, where the Jade Emperor ruled from the Heavens alongside other deities, and when the world was filled with supernatural figures, including snake-women, animal tricksters, ghosts, demons, dragons, and more. Journey through the world's creation and the rule of heaven to the powerful shaping of earth and the rise of humanity in these stunning, exciting, and mystical tales from China, written by the author of A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac and illustrated in stunning, bright, magical pictures"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780762487769
  • ISBN: 0762487763
  • Physical Description: viii, 102 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Philadelphia : RP Kids, 2024.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-101).
Formatted Contents Note:
What is Chinese mythology? -- Creation. Pangu and the world ; Nuwa creates humanity ; Fire and water break the world ; Nuwa fixes the world -- Heaven. The Jade Emperor ; The suns, moons, Hou Yi, and change ; Cowherd and Weaver Girl -- Earth. Gods on Earth ; Zhenwu, the true warrior ; Chiyou, rebel against the gods -- Humaniy. Princess Miao Shan ; Miao Shan becoms Guanyin ; Defenders of humanity ; The afterlife -- The outsiders. Sun Wukong, the Monkey King ; The Monkey King in heaven and the underworld ; Nezha, the child warrior ; Lady White Snake -- Conclusion
Target Audience Note:
Ages 7-10 years
Grades 2-3
7-10
2-5
Subject: Mythology, Chinese > Juvenile literature.
Folklore > China > Juvenile literature.
Mythology > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Illustrated works.

Available copies

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  • 0 of 1 copy available at Morgan County Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Morgan County Library JNF 398.2 HWA (Text) 35319000378342 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 05/19/2025


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