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A Chinese version of the Cinderella story in which Yeh-hsien, ill-treated by her stepmother, is rewarded for her kindness to a magical fish with the means to attend the Spring Festival where she attracts the attention of the king. Presented in English and French.

Location footage and commentary examine the landscape, wildlife, and people of China.

San Francisco ghostwriter Ruth Young finally begins to understand her Alzheimer's-afflicted mother LuLing's preoccupation with ghosts and curses when she reads LuLing's writings of her dark backwoods childhood in 1920s China-- where LuLing's mute, disfigured nursemaid committed suicide, and a nearby cave held what may have been the bones of the lost ancient hominid Peking Man.

The author shares the story of her four years as a volunteer at an orphanage in rural China, the one-child policy that created hundreds of abandoned infants, and the children she came to know, love, and care for.

When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give their children shorter names.

"Explore the culture, traditions, and festivals of China through its food"--Provided by publisher.

Ren, a poor orphaned boy, worked his farm and diligently studied in order to take the imperial tests that would place him in higher standing in the country.

Contains an introduction to China, following the life of a young girl as she travels between school and home, including information on Chinese cities, culture and traditions. Includes maps and photographs.

A bilingual folktale, based on a poem from the Song Dynasty, in which a young girl disguises herself as a man and leads the army of China to victory against the enemy.