Synopses & Reviews
"Drawing on a Chinese form of storytelling with seven shapes cut from a square of paper, Tompert recounts the tale of two fox fairies. Parker's pen-and-watercolor art adds drama, while the tangram insets will motivate children to try their own versions."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.
Synopsis
This folktale told using ancient Chinese puzzles and watercolor illustrations has been beloved for over twenty-five years
When Little Soo asks for a story, Grandfather Tang arranges the tangram pieces and two magic fox fairies spring to life. The foxes change shapes as quick as a wink, from rabbits to dogs to squirrels and geese. But their game turns dangerous when a hunter raises his bow. . . .
Originally published in 1990, Grandfather Tang's Story will continue to delight new readers as the wonder of the tangram puzzle--and an endearing game between a grandfather and his granddaughter--reveals a story of magic, clever animals, and, ultimately, true friendship.
An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
An NCTE Notable Children's Trade Book in the Language Arts
-Ingenious.- --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Synopsis
This folktale told using ancient Chinese puzzles and watercolor illustrations has been beloved for over twenty-five years and is the perfect addition to your Father's Day reading list When Little Soo asks for a story, Grandfather Tang arranges the tangram pieces and two magic fox fairies spring to life. The foxes change shapes as quick as a wink, from rabbits to dogs to squirrels and geese. But their game turns dangerous when a hunter raises his bow. . . .
Originally published in 1990, Grandfather Tang's Story will continue to delight new readers as the wonder of the tangram puzzle--and an endearing game between a grandfather and his granddaughter--reveals a story of magic, clever animals, and, ultimately, true friendship.
An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
An NCTE Notable Children's Trade Book in the Language Arts
"Ingenious." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Synopsis
Grandfather tells a story about shape-changing fox fairies who try to best each other until a hunter brings danger to both of them.