The Monkey King - by David Seow (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Long ago, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Heavens, was so unhappy that China was in great turmoil that he even considered destroying its people. The Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin, suggested another way: find Lord Buddha's scriptures in India and bring them back to China, which would help the Chinese become peaceful and kind. This tale is about the beginnings of this journey, and how Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy join the quest.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>The Monkey King: A Classic Chinese Tale for Children</i> is inspired by Chinese folktales and legends about Monkey, King of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, Great Sage Equal to Heaven. But his friends just call him Monkey! Hilariously mischievous and full of energy, Monkey has uniquely incredible magical powers. <p/>Long ago, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Heavens, was so unhappy that China was in great turmoil that he even considered destroying its people. The Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin, suggested another way--find Lord Buddha's scriptures in India and bring them back to China--this would help the Chinese to become peaceful and kind. This Chinese children's story is about the beginnings of this epic journey, and how Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy join this quest.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>...this will be a useful addition to libraries hoping to expand the diversity of their folklore collections. --<b><i>Booklist</i></b><br><br><i>The Monkey King: A Classic Chinese Tale for Children</i> is a wonderfully fun story inspired by Chinese legends about the trickster Monkey...This story has plenty of twists and turns, with battle scenes and narrow escapes and a cast of colorful characters. But I could just get lost in the lush illustrations. They are so beautiful and full of life that each page invites you to fall into it head first. This is one you will treasure on your bookshelf. --<b><i>AllDoneMonkey.com</i></b><br><br>An engaging introduction to a classic tale, especially for libraries seeking to expand their Chinese literature selections. --<b><i>School Library Journal</i></b><br><br>This adaptation of the sixteenth-century Chinese novel Journey to the West by Wu Ch'eng-en (itself incorporating Chinese legends and folklore) is beautifully and fancifully illustrated in a traditional style...the story of Tripitaka--a monk sent to India to get Buddhist scriptures from Lord Buddha himself--and his helpers (including the titular Monkey King) is amusing and exciting. <b>--<i>Horn Book Magazine</i></b><br><br>Wonderfully entertaining from beginning to end, 'The Monkey King' is an especially recommended addition to family, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections. --<b><i>Midwest Book Review</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>David Seow</b> was born and raised in Singapore. He studied at Anglo-Chinese School, Oregon Episcopal School, and subsequently the University of Portland, Oregon. After a stint as a sitcom writer with an award-winning television series, he embarked on a career in children's literature. David is the author of twenty-three well-received children's books, including <i>The Littlest Emperor</i>. <p/><b>L.K. Tay-Audouard</b> continues her quest, after <i>Singapore Children's Favourite Stories</i>, to recapture the sense of wonder and naivete that most of us lose in the process of growing up. The genuine desire to engage the reader remains the driving force of her inspiration. To portray the mythological characters of this popular legend, these whimsical illustrations have been given an antique look. Lak-Khee is also the author of <i>Adventures of the Treasure Fleet</i>.
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