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Ming's Adventures
Ming's Adventure with Confucius in Qufu: A Story in English and Chinese
In this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, a modern-day boy goes on an adventure where he meets Confucius—China's most famous ancient philosopher.
In his newest adventure, Ming and his father travel to Qufu in China's Shandong Province, the hometown of the famous Chinese sage Confucius, born over 2,500 years ago. While Ming's father studies the stunning historic architecture, Ming's attention is drawn to a game of Chinese checkers set up in a gazebo. But as soon as he touches the checkers, Ming finds himself magically transported back in time to ancient Qufu. There he meets Confucius and his students, and explores with them the principles established by the renowned teacher, which remain so important in China today.
Another delightful tale of past meets present from author/artist Li Jian, Ming's Adventures with Confucius in Qufu is sure to inspire a new generation of children.
In his newest adventure, Ming and his father travel to Qufu in China's Shandong Province, the hometown of the famous Chinese sage Confucius, born over 2,500 years ago. While Ming's father studies the stunning historic architecture, Ming's attention is drawn to a game of Chinese checkers set up in a gazebo. But as soon as he touches the checkers, Ming finds himself magically transported back in time to ancient Qufu. There he meets Confucius and his students, and explores with them the principles established by the renowned teacher, which remain so important in China today.
Another delightful tale of past meets present from author/artist Li Jian, Ming's Adventures with Confucius in Qufu is sure to inspire a new generation of children.
42 pages, Hardcover
First published April 7, 2015
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December 18, 2019
Ming studies the thing about Confucius, So they go travel qu fu-Confucius's hometown, they go to many place, Dacheng hall, apricot pavilion....., Ming he laid a go stone on the boared, and he Traveled to the past, he tell Confucius the life about now, and he study many things from Confucius.
August 25, 2018
Ming's Adventure with Confucius in Qufu: A Story in English and Chinese is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Li Jian and translated by Yijin Wert, which tells a story about a boy named Ming and his wonderful adventure with Confucius in Qufu. This is the fourth book in the Ming's Adventure series.
The text is simplistic and straightforward. It tells a story about a boy named Ming who travels to Qufu, Confucius' hometown and the imaginative adventure he met along the way. It is an imaginative story, a tad shallow, but written or translated rather well. There are myriad facts in the back of the book about Confucius and from the little Chinese I know, the translation seems to be accurate. The illustrations are simply wonderful and capture the text rather well.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. A boy named Ming and his father travel to Qufu in China's Shandong Province – the hometown of Confucius. While his father is admiring the architecture, Ming's attention was drawn to a game of Chinese checkers and is transported to the past where he meets Confucius and his students. Together, they explore the principles established by the renowned teacher and sage, which remains so important in China today.
All in all, Ming's Adventure with Confucius in Qufu: A Story in English and Chinese is a wonderfully written children's book that delves into the life and times of Confucius and his philosophies.
The text is simplistic and straightforward. It tells a story about a boy named Ming who travels to Qufu, Confucius' hometown and the imaginative adventure he met along the way. It is an imaginative story, a tad shallow, but written or translated rather well. There are myriad facts in the back of the book about Confucius and from the little Chinese I know, the translation seems to be accurate. The illustrations are simply wonderful and capture the text rather well.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. A boy named Ming and his father travel to Qufu in China's Shandong Province – the hometown of Confucius. While his father is admiring the architecture, Ming's attention was drawn to a game of Chinese checkers and is transported to the past where he meets Confucius and his students. Together, they explore the principles established by the renowned teacher and sage, which remains so important in China today.
All in all, Ming's Adventure with Confucius in Qufu: A Story in English and Chinese is a wonderfully written children's book that delves into the life and times of Confucius and his philosophies.
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