Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Copyright Date: 2004

Edition Date: 2004 Release Date: 08/30/04

Pages: xi, 172 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates

ISBN: 1-591-58111-7

ISBN 13: 978-1-591-58111-6

Dewey: 398.2

LCCN: 2004044197

Dimensions: 27 cm.

Subject Heading:
Tales. Taiwan.
Folklore. Taiwan.

Language: English

Reading Level: 3.0

Interest Level: 2-5

Although there are many collections of Chinese folktales, few if any focus specifically on the tales of Taiwan, which have evolved in a tradition separate and distinct from that of mainland China. This wonderful sampling of more than 20 Taiwanese tales will appeal to all ages, illuminating Taiwanese culture and demonstrating Taiwanese values and ethics. In addition, readers will find a brief history of the island, discussion questions, and activity ideas to extend learning and enjoyment, as well as simple Taiwanese recipes, color photos, and traditional drawings. Stories can be read aloud to younger students, while older children will enjoy reading and performing them on their own. This delightful introduction to Taiwanese traditions is a superb educational tool, and a great addition to the storytelling shelf. Grades K-12.

Little-bitty Banping Mountain
The much-deserved good fortune of Li Menhuan
A tale of three brothers
Justice comes to elder sister Lintou
The magical rice pot of fairy cave
The fate of a kind-hearted servant girl
The virtuous wife of Dajia
The friendship of Taiyang Pian and Zhi Wuye
The origins of the Taiwanese Ancestral Tablet
A heart buzzing with kindness
A wealthy landowner, a river spirit, a city god
The origin of fireflies
How saltwater came to fill the seas
The god of thunder and the mother of lightning
The strange plant known as White-Horse Mateng
When three people have only five eyes
The tiger-nosed lion who wanted to burn up Heaven
Reckless words spoken once too often.