Blue Willow

by Pam Conrad, S. Saelig Gallagher (Illustrator)

When love strikes Kung Shi Fair and Chang the Good on the banks of the Wen River, they feel bound together, yet Kung Shi Fair refuses to let them be together and works to end the special romance that has just started to bloom.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 30, 1999

About the author

Pam Conrad (1947-1996) was an author for children. Her book Our House: Stories of Levittown was a Newbery Medal finalist.

Ms. Conrad was born in New York City and graduated from the New School for Social Research.

Reviews

[Ulana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This children's books is the story of the legend of the Blue Willow plate. It is the story of a Chinese father with a beautiful daughter who falls in love with a common man. I have a couple of Blue Willow plates so I wanted to know the legend behind the design on the plate.

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting Chinese fairy tale.

[S.N. Arly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The legend behind the Blue Willow China pattern told in picture book form. The illustrations are beautiful and eye catching.

It's a sad story, but I disagree with reviewers who think it's not appropriate for children. It may not be suitable for all children, but plenty of children enjoy tales (and songs) of tragedy. It's a way for them to explore these themes and events safely, from a distance.

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Created in a picture book style, yet much too sad a story for that audience.

[Inhabiting Books]

The "fable" of how the design on Blue Willow china came to be. Well written but sad story.

[Sharonta Johnson]

This is a great book to learn the value of listening. You may reccomend this to a stuednt who love to be heard more than listen.