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Magical Rooster: A Tale in English and Chinese (Stories of the Chinese Zodiac)
This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells the story of a young boy and his magical rooster in both English and Chinese—a great story for Chinese New Year!
Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel.
During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honor. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after.
Long long ago, there lived a boy named Tang Yun. He studied very hard and was ready to take the imperial exam in the Capital City thousands of miles away. Yun's mother was worried about him traveling alone. After working day and night, she finished hand embroidering a rooster on Yun's outfit, hoping the magical rooster would be her son's guardian angel.
During his trip, magic happened whenever Yun was in danger. With a crowing of "cock-a doodle-doo," the embroidered rooster jumped out of Yun's outfit. He was alive! He was brave, timely and kind. He helped Yun overcome many obstacles during his trip. Yun arrived at the Capital City safely and successfully passed his exam with honor. He eventually reunited with his mother. They lived happily together ever after.
42 pages, Hardcover
Published October 18, 2016
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September 28, 2017
A loving mother stitches a special outfit to protect her son as he ventures far away to take the Imperial exam. As the young man journeys, he discovers that his mother's embroidery comes to life as a huge rooster that helps him along the journey and later helps reunite them.
This is a bilingual picture book with text in Chinese and English. The English translation could use a little help in a few spots. It doesn't flow super well. The actual story itself is a nice tale of a mother's love. The illustrations in this are mostly traditional Chinese painting style, but the rooster looks like actual embroidery which is also a nice touch. An ok choice for an Asian myth/folklore read but if you read it aloud in English pre-read and edit it so it flows better. (I was sorely tempted to whip out the white out and a black pen. I'm still considering it.)
This is a bilingual picture book with text in Chinese and English. The English translation could use a little help in a few spots. It doesn't flow super well. The actual story itself is a nice tale of a mother's love. The illustrations in this are mostly traditional Chinese painting style, but the rooster looks like actual embroidery which is also a nice touch. An ok choice for an Asian myth/folklore read but if you read it aloud in English pre-read and edit it so it flows better. (I was sorely tempted to whip out the white out and a black pen. I'm still considering it.)
October 5, 2017
A mother in China stitches a magical rooster on her son's cloak. As he makes a dangerous journey the rooster comes to life and aids him. In the end, the rooster reunites the mother and son.
August 15, 2019
Bilingual!
October 29, 2020
A few grammatical errors, but a fun story
July 14, 2023
A tale from the Chinese Zodiac about a boy traveling to the city for an exam with a rooster on his shirt that has magical powers to help him on the journey. Elementary and up
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