Caldecott Medalist Ed Young retells an ancient Chinese tale of how a father mouse travels to the end of the earth in search of the perfect husband for his wonderful daughter. How could he have known when he set out that his journey would lead him back home? Full color.
Mouse Match: A Chinese Folktale
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Caldecott Medalist Ed Young retells an ancient Chinese tale of how a father mouse travels to the end of the earth in search of the perfect husband for his wonderful daughter. How could he have known when he set out that his journey would lead him back home? Full color.
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Anna –
Mouse Match/ Ed Young/ 1997 Genre: folktale Format: picture book Plot Summary: When a father mouse goes to the sun, cloud, wind, and wall in search of the strongest husband for his daughter, he is surprised to find that a mouse is the best match. Considerations: no red flags Review Citation: School Library Journal; October 1997,Vol. 43, p126-126, 1p Selection Source: Ed Young bibliography Recommended age: 4-6
Heidi-Marie –
This book is beautiful! I loved the pictures. Very much like "Seven Blind Mice," which isn't surprising since they're by the same person. The folktale is very cute, and the lesson about finding answers within ourselves instead of searching the world is a good one. (Perhaps with a little help from our Heavenly Father, though.) What I absolute loved, though, was that on the back of the pages--in scroll fashion--was the entire story in Chinese characters. To be read top to bottom, right to left. An This book is beautiful! I loved the pictures. Very much like "Seven Blind Mice," which isn't surprising since they're by the same person. The folktale is very cute, and the lesson about finding answers within ourselves instead of searching the world is a good one. (Perhaps with a little help from our Heavenly Father, though.) What I absolute loved, though, was that on the back of the pages--in scroll fashion--was the entire story in Chinese characters. To be read top to bottom, right to left. And I recognized many. and could translate a few. It would be a lovely book to own in my own personal library, where my children could have access to it as I try to teach them their Chinese heritage and the Chinese language as well. For story time though? Nope. Not really. And even taking a moment to book talk wouldn't be needed. It's over in the folktale section anyhow.
Kari –
Love this tale...make sure book is on the floor when you go to fold out pages.
Bullcitytaheel –
Interesting fold-out. Can be like a book with page turning, or one long panel.
Casandria –
Also a great Chinese Folk Tale.
Peacegal –
Beautiful, unusual illustrations and a clever story. Bravo!
Meng –
A children's book with charm A children's book with charm
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