Copyright 2013
Mingmei Yip
Mingmei entertaining children
from Xinjiang, the famous
Silk Road in China
Illustrations
Mingmei’s new and second children’s book
Grandma Panda's China Storybook
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Tuttle Publishing
Grandma Panda is a wonderful teacher, a wonderful storyteller—and a wonderful cook! Her grandchildren Baobao and Lingling love staying with her every summer, because at Grandma Panda's house each day is an adventure. This summer, with the help of celebrated novelist and artist Mingmei Yip, Grandma will take them to a world filled with Chinese calligraphy, kites, kung fu and more!
Along the way, they'll get to hear Grandma's stories of a time long ago in China, when everything began. Bright watercolor illustrations make favorite legends—like the tale of Mulan, the woman warrior, and of Luban, the inventor of the kite come alive. Come join Grandma Panda, Baobao and Lingling for a summer of fun and learning!
Click here to buy Mingmei's children's books:
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories
Tuttle Publishing
THE STORIES:
In this book, the playful Monkey King turns heaven upside down, the Moon Goddess
takes immortality pills and flies to live in the moon, and a frog who lives in a
small well thinks his well is the whole world. Other unforgettable stories include
the undying love of the Cow Herd and Spinning Girl, the wisdom and compassion of
the Fish Basket Goddess, and the courage of the good ghost. In this book, altogether
13 traditional Chinese stories are re-
Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories has become a ...bestseller with 30,000 copies sold.
MINGMEI’S MANY STORY TELLING VENUES FOR CHILDREN HAVE INCLUDED:
Families of Children from China (FFC),
China Institute, New York City
Brooklyn Museum of Art
Book Culture, New York City
Museum of Chinese in the Americas, New York City
Chinese Scholars’ Garden, Staten Island, New York
Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories is also a favorite item in these
museum book shops:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Brooklyn Museum
Honolulu Academy of Art, Hawaii
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
Asia Society, New York City
China Institute, New York City
Reviews and Praise
Book List: “Like fables, these tales have morsels of wisdom to impart, and almost all have a close connection with the natural world. Explanations of cultural elements are nicely incorporated into the text, such as the qin, a musical instrument. Yip's writing is clear and accessible to children, and the bright pastel illustrations are appealing. An attractive addition for larger collections.” Robin L. Gibson, formerly at Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
School Library Journal:
These 13 stories feature talking animals, a ghost catcher, a trickster fox, the River
Dragon King, and the mischievous monkey Wu Kong, as well as cowherds, scholars, musicians,
and emperors. Some tales have morals; others explain customs or traditions….The art
has a traditional Chinese look, with conventional landscapes, animals, and roly-
abundant colorful illustrations and the short, straightforward retellings. Linda Perkins
Harvard Book Store:
This volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the rich
store of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters
as well as Chang-
Some Amazon readers’ reviews:
Something I'd want to have for my own collection, Jennifer Timmons, August 17, 2007
Mingmei Yip is an excellent writer-
*****Beautiful Tales for Children and Adults, L. Graham, June 28, 2007
I buy a lot of books for my daughter about many different cultures and this is one of our favorites. Well written and entertaining for adults and children. L. Graham, June 28, 2007
