Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The creation of humankind begins with Nuwa, a lonely young goddess, a handful of clay, and a single "hello" in this vibrant and touching tale inspired by Chinese mythology. Many years ago, when the world was still young, N wa was the only person on Earth. She loved to play with the fish and the birds, but she longed for someone to talk to. Then one day, N wa found a way to create a friend, and when this new little person said, "Hello," something magical happened....
This beautiful story demonstrates the importance of language, community, and communication.
Synopsis
The creation of humankind begins with Nuwa, a lonely young goddess, a handful of clay, and a single "hello" in this vibrant and touching tale inspired by Chinese mythology. "Wang breathes new life into the story of the Chinese goddess of creation. . . . Eye-popping illustrations bring the charm in this novel folktale retelling." Kirkus Reviews
Many years ago, when the world was still young, N wa was the only person on Earth. She loved to play with the fish and the birds, but she longed for someone to talk to. Then one day, N wa found a way to create a friend, and when this new little person said, "Hello," something magical happened....
This beautiful story demonstrates the importance of language, community, and communication.