Adventure in Splendid China - Erika Fabian - Paperback - 1st ed

ADVENTURE IN SPLENDID CHINA: Five children, Billy, an African-American; Pablo, a Mexican-American; Amy and Kirk, two Caucasians; and Ying, a girl from Hong Kong, join the legendary Monkey King on a magical journey in China. Through the people they meet, they learn about Chinese beliefs, customs and art, such as why brides wear red, why the horse-head violin is played in Mongolia, and why tigers are friends of the Yi people. This is an entertaining as well as educational book to be enjoyed by anyone curious about China. Charming, full-color illustrations combined with photography make each page a visual surprise. Ages 9 and up. 64 p. hardback. January 1994. $16.95. ISBN 0-9638417-0-X. COSTUMES OF SPLENDID CHINA: A paper doll book that features full-color regional costumes from China. Five American children of various ethnic backgrounds and the Monkey King of China, each have three pre-cut outfits. Included is a booklet describing the costumes and customs from each region, plus a full-color map of China that highlights these locations. Ages 6 and up. 24 p. March 1994 $6.95. ISBN 0-9638417-1-8. Orders for both books may be placed by contacting The Book People: 800-999-4650 or The Distributors: 800-955-7032 or China Books: Phone 415-282-2994 or FAX 415-282-0994.Fabian, Erika is the author of 'Adventure in Splendid China - Erika Fabian - Paperback - 1st ed' with ISBN 9780963841704 and ISBN 096384170X.