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Item Details
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BOWLS OF HAPPINESS
TREASURES FROM CHINA AND THE FORBIDDEN CITY |
| By: |
Brian Tse, Alice Mak (Illus), Ben Wang (Trans) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£9.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0989377644 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780989377645 |
| Publisher: |
CHINA INSTITUTE GALLERY, CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA |
| Pub. date: |
17 November, 2015 |
| Pages: |
84 |
| Description: |
Piggy's mother expresses her love for her daughter by making her a special porcelain bowl, in a book that includes information about Chinese porcelain bowls and the symbolism of Chinese artwork. |
| Synopsis: |
**Winner of the American Library Association's Parent's Choice Gold Award**Piggy's mom loves her so much that she has decided to make a special porcelain bowl just for her. As mom makes the bowl, Piggy enters the world being painted on its outside. There she meets and learns about the animals used on these Chinese artworks and the messages of happiness and good-fortune that they convey. Created by internationally renowned children's book artists Brian Tse and Alice Mak, this book teaches children about Chinese artwork and culture and their universal spirit of generosity, love, and respect for nature. The lovable illustrations are coupled with photographs of porcelain art found in the Palace Museum's collection. Children will learn about how bowls are made and be able to draw their own Bowl of Happiness after they have finished reading the story. |
| Reader Age: |
From 4 to 9 years |
| US Grade: |
From Kindergarten to Third Grade |
| Illustrations: |
full-color illustrations with die-cuts, tip-in, and belly-band around the |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
China Institute Gallery, China Institute in America |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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