 |
The Seven Chinese SistersBy Kathy TuckerIllustrated by Grace Lin 2003, 29 pages, hardback. |
ORDER -- Item #3192, Price $15.95
In Kathy Tucker's delightful update of a clasic Chinese folk tale, the sisters use their talents in surprising ways to rescue baby Seventh Sister - and even Seventh Sister turns out to have an unexpected skill!
Grace Lin's rich patterned drawings add the perfect note to this charming story.
Book Description from Side Cover Flap
Once there were seven Chinese sisters who lived together and took care of each other. Each one had a special talent. When baby Seventh Siter is snatched by a hungry dragon, her loving sisters race to save her (on First Sister's red scooter, which she can ride fast as the wind).
Background on Kathy Tucker
Kathy Tucker is a native of Washington State and the oldest of three sisters. She has written several books for children, including Do Pirates Take Baths? Kathy lives in Evanston, Illinois, with her husband, Jerome Brooks, and Becky, a Tibetan Terrier whose language Kathy understands perfectly.Background on Grace Lin
Grace Lin grew up in upstate New York and is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including Dim Sum for Everyone!
the second of three sisters, Grace does not drive a red scooter, but she does make pretty good noodle soup.
About |
Contact |
New |
Specials |
Browsing |
Ordering |
Conference |
Links |
Help
Copyright © 2003 by AACP, Inc.
Most recent revision November 20, 2003