Items in order will be sent via Express post as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.Ģ-10 days after all items have arrived in the warehouse If you would like your books personalized, please indicate the name(s) in "Order Comments" section when ordering.Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. $4.50 Shipping and Handling* (*Please read about reduced shipping charges underīOOKS at the bottom of your shopping cart.)īooks will be autographed by the author. When the carving tool slips making an unwanted gash in the special gourd, Grandfather’s response is, “Don’t worry, mistakes can be turned into masterpieces.” Soft watercolor illustrations help convey a timeless message about the values of patience, hard work, generosity, and family." Grandfather’s patient training in the arts of gardening and carving are combined with doses of encouragement and wise guidance. And their use, the enjoyment of cricket songs in the house, will ignite children’s imaginations as to how they could perhaps create their own cricket cage."Ĭulture Honey, Travel and Culture with Heart: " This 16th century tale shows the tender relationship between a boy and his grandfather. The art of creating these fascinating cages is explored through Hu Wan’s learning how to make one. The author was inspired to write the story after seeing a museum exhibit of ancient cricket cages. As well as learning a little history, youngsters will see the sacrifice Hu Wan makes in the hopes of cheering up another boy - an important lesson for all. The Feathered Quill: " Hu Wan and the Sleeping Dragon takes readers to an interesting point in Chinese history and shows what life was like for the peasants living outside the gates of the Forbidden City.
Judy Young carves out a heartwarming tale set in ancient China that will inspire today's young readers to see the power and beauty of simple things and acts of kindness." And, 'mistakes' that turn into masterpieces. Virginia Loh-Hagan, author of PoPo's Chinese New Year: "Sleeping dragons. Of China, he makes a decision, hoping to offer the young emperor comfort and cheer. Wan learns that the emperor has died and his nine-year-old son is named Emperor He decides it should be carved into the shape of a sleeping dragon. This year, it is Hu-Wan's turn to grow and carve the special Ladles and bowls and sold in the marketplace.
Their specialty is growing gourds that are made into Outside Beijing, China, in the year 1572, nine-year-old Hu-Wan tends the vegetable Hu Wan and the Sleeping Dragon Written by Judy Young
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