A Young Painter: The Life and Paintings of Wang Yani-- China's Extraordinary Young Artist

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Art Educator and Mom.......2003-02-07

This is a wonderful book about a very talented young artist. Wang Yani is an extraordinary young woman who is an inspiration to us all. Her love of animals is something most children can identify with. I have read this book with 3rd graders and they loved every photo and detail about Wang Yani's life. The combination of reproductions and Wang Yani's own words make the book gripping for young children. A must-have for any class studying China or Chinese art.

Wang Yani.......2001-09-25

THE BOOK IS SUTPID DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND READ IT!!

"A great, compelling book!".......1999-04-21

A fanscinating novel about the life and times of an amazing young artist, who went through many stages in her life and still is. A powerful, though-provoking book, also alot of tips for artists in the making! Wang Yani has had alot of parent influences, which cannot be stressed enough, and that is really what counts. It talks about her being China's prized possesion, or The Picasso OF China. Although I don't believe she is all that popular in Canada, I belive she will eventually reach that poing, whatever the time period. I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys all aspects of art!

The Ceramics of China: 5000 B.C. to 1912 A.D. (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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The Ceramics of China: 5000 B.C. to 1912 A.D. (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Gloria Mascarelli , and Robert Mascarelli
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
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Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

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A good book
Val SAS
The future belongs to us!
A beautiful story
Chinese Cinderella

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society
Adeline Yen Mah
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
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ASIN: 0060567368
Release Date: 2006-11-21

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The future belongs to you. Should anyone insult you, tell yourself this: I am a child of destiny who will unite East and West and change the world.

After enduring abuse at the hands of her cruel stepmother, Chinese Cinderella (CC) seeks refuge at a martial-arts school and joins a secret dragon society.

Under the guidance of Grandma Wu, CC is introduced to the exciting world of espionage as a part of the Chinese Resistance movement. And when CC and her new comrades take on a daring mission to rescue a crew of WWII American airmen, they prove that true bravery knows no age barrier.

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A good book.......2006-08-01

The main character in this book is Ye Xian or CC (Chinese Cinderella). This story takes place during World War II in Shanghai, China.
One day CC's stepmother, Niang tries to strangle her and she bites Niang to free herself. CC is thrown out of her house by her father and she takes refuge at a kung fu academy. There, she meets Grandma Wu and three orphan boys, David, Marat, and Sam. CC decides to stay and live at the academy and learn kung fu.
In a secret alcove above the academy, CC learns that Grandma Wu, David, Marat, and Sam are in a Chinese Resistance group called the Secret Dragon Society. Grandma Wu asks her to join their group and rescue a group of stranded American pilots from a Japanese controlled island. After they rescue the pilots, CC makes a plan to save another group of American pilots and Marat's brother from a Japanese jail called Bridge House.
CC is successful at rescuing them and she saves the pilots from a horrible death. At the end of the book CC realizes how much family means to her and she decides to write a letter to her father asking his forgiveness.

Val SAS.......2005-11-27

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society is about a girl named Ye Xian who is called CC (Chinese Cinderella) as an english name. One day she gets kicked out of her house by her dad after she gets in a fight with her step mother. Since her aunt has left town for a while, she has no family and no place to stay untill she remembers an acrobat she saw the day before who gave her a card and told her to go to that place if she ever needed help. She finds the lady she saw with the acrobats and tells her her whole story, then she finds out that this lady named Grandma Wu knows her aunt. Grandma Wu takes CC back to her boarding house and gives her a place to stay, along with three other boys who also live there. The boys names are David, Marat, and Sam. Just like CC they are also homeless childern, with no place to go. Soon after she moves in with them she watches David defeat one of Shanghai`s best fighters using KungFu. CC is amazed by his preformance and wants to learn how do fight like David. Living at this house with David, Marat, Sam, and Grandma Wu makes CC feel better than she ever has before and enjoys it very much. After shes been at the `KungFu Academy` for a month Grandma Wu decides she is ready to make the choice of being in their Secret Dragon Society or not. CC accepts and it isn`t long before their first secret mission starts. Thier mission is helping the American fighter pilots refuel safely after bombing Tokyo. After something goes wrong they are forced to crash land on an island, where CC, the three boys, and Grandma Wu are waiting for them. The Americans become friends with the children and are very grateful for their help in rescuing them. Since the island is in Japanese occupied territory, they have to help the injured crew get safely off the island. Many things go wrong but in the end they succeed, by getting the americans of the island in a junk boat.

The future belongs to us!.......2005-07-10

When Chinese Cinderella is thrown out of her house, she finds herself in the deadly streets of Shanghai during World War Two.She becomes a member of a small resistance, that help the American during war.Join CC, David, Sam and Marat with the help of Grandma Wu, as they fight for survival in the war.Helping innocent prisoners escape from jail and stopping the Japanese from evil.This is the sad tale of an unwanted child who has much promise.This book is all that i wanted it to be and to tell the truth i was truly satisfied.Read this book and you will learn all about life in different areas in China and the truth of religion, how no religion is better than another.But what you will always remember how these four unwanted children chanted this very sentence: The future belongs to us! and it didn't it?

A beautiful story.......2005-07-05

Adeline, you have done a wonderful job!
This is one of the most moving books I have ever read. I was crying when I got to the bit where she was thrown out of the house.
This is a very wonderfully written novel.
It had funny parts and sad parts. You have taken me into the story and I felt as if I was actully CC.
Thank you for writing this fantastic story.
I hope there will be a sequel to this book.

Chinese Cinderella.......2005-06-17

I read Chinese Cinderella 2 years ago when I was 15 and until this day, it is still my favourite book. I've read many books but Chinese Cinderella is definitely the most prominent for it's depth. Adeline Yen Mah is a superb writer whose look on life is reflected in her work. Chinese Cinderella is a fantastic cultural piece which knocks down the boundaries of the stereotypical "caucasian" Cinderella. A book definitely worth reading regardless of how old you are. It evokes so much emotion that once you are finished you want to go back and read it all over again. Fantastic!

Chinese Designs (Dover Pictorial Archives)

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Chinese Designs (Dover Pictorial Archives)
Dianne Gaspas
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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ASIN: 0486420833

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Thirty traditional designs grace the pages of this unique coloring book. Skillfully adapted from authentic motifs, they depict a pair of peacocks amid lush blossoms, a serpent-like dragon with scaly skin, an idyllic waterscape, revealing a gazebo and pavilion, lilies and foliage in an eye-catching circular configuration, and other richly detailed illustrations.

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A VERY THOUGHTFUL AND FUNNY BOOK

Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs (Yang)
Lensey Namioka
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
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ASIN: 0316590118

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"The series of novels about the Yang family has been praised by reviewers as "funny, poignant" (Booklist, starred review) and "breezy, snappy, and affectionately evoked" (New York Times). Publisher's Weekly has said Lensey Namioka's writing "sheds light on the Chinese-American culture in a manner that at times recalls Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club. In this final installment in the Yang family quartet, Eldest Brother discovers he needs a new violin and is forced to get a job to pay for it. After trying his hand at everything from baby-sitting to serving sushi, he becomes obsessed with making money and gives up on the violin altogether, until his younger siblings lead him to resume his music. Once again, Ms. Namioka offers firsthand insights into growing up Chinese-American with a touching story and a healthy dose of humor."

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A VERY THOUGHTFUL AND FUNNY BOOK.......2000-06-30

I've long been a fan of Lensey Namioka's books, especially her mysteries featuring the two Japanese samurai, Zenta and Matsuzo. However, her new series of books featuring the irrepresible Yang family have proven to be delightful. I thought this installment, featuring the eldest Yang child, was thoughtful and well-written. It tells of the problems that eldest children have to go through (I'm one myself) and how hard work can overcome the worst of odds- like when Yang the Eldest injured his finger, which is absolutely devastating to any violin player. This novel illustrated the cultural differences that exist between China and America and the lives of a family of Chinese immigrants trying to make it in America.

A Little Tiger in the Chinese Night: An Autobiography in Art

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A Little Tiger in the Chinese Night: An Autobiography in Art
Song Nan Zhang
Manufacturer: Tundra Books
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The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History

ASIN: 0887763200
Release Date: 1993-10-19

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In 1944, when Song Nan Zhang was not yet three, he saw a baby tiger outside the hut in the mountains where he and his mother were living. The tiger returned twice before disappearing into the bamboo forest forever. For a child to see a tiger meant luck, but Song Nan Zhang wasn’t sure if living in China was lucky or not. Life was so difficult that sometimes he felt like the lost tiger itself, hoping for a home only to be forced back into the dark.

In this, his autobiography, Song Nan Zhang paints the dispersal of his family, his development as an artist, the humor that lightened some of the more difficult times, and finally, his journey to Canada.

Chinese Brush Painting Workstation (Workstations)

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Excellent Book

Chinese Brush Painting Workstation (Workstations)
Hsu I-Ching
Manufacturer: Price Stern Sloan
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ASIN: 0843137533

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Excellent Book.......1998-07-13

This is an excellent book to start learning about Oriental painting. It is easy to follow and included all the necessary tools to start appreciating one of the oldest painting techniques.

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Excellent book!
A Bit of Real Life
Ribbon Dreams
flying ribbons
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Ribbons
Laurence Yep
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
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ASIN: 0698116062

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Excellent book!.......2006-03-29

I'll admit it, I cried when I read this book. I have a sister who dances and this book reminded me of her excitement when she moved up to using toe shoes--as well as the pain that followed. Nothing as dramatic as what happens in the book, but let's face it, toe shoes are painful things. Anyways, I thought that this was an excellent portrayal of a dedicated girl who's trying to be good all around--trying to be nice to her grandmother despite the animosity between them, trying to keep up with her dreams even while they're fading . . . All in all, this is a very touching book that I would recomend to anyone. The next book--I believe it's called Angelfish--is quite good too. ^_^

A Bit of Real Life.......2005-11-12

I just have to say that I find it amusing that the professional reviewers of this book (cited on Amazon) find this book cliche, mediocre or not up to Laurence Yep's normal level. What silliness! Read the book again. Look at it with the eyes of a young artist. You will find a great book. A book that has touched a few of the other reviewers.

I have read this book at least three times and have recommended RIBBONS to others. When they return my book, it is always with glowing reports. Larry (Mr. Yep) was inspired when he wrote this book.

Ribbon Dreams.......2005-03-02

Ribbon Dreams

The plot is about a girl named Robin. Who struggles to do what she loves. She has a hard time excepting new things. When every one tells Robin to give up. She keeps on believing her self and is strong. Robin is a good natured girl. Who is a spirited girl?

I liked the book because it in spited me to go for my dreams and never give up. Just when you're ready to give up faith will bring you back.

A book similar to Ribbons is the book Homeless Bird. They are both about believing in what they like and do.

flying ribbons.......2004-03-12

Ribbons

Characters: robin paw paw Ian
Robin is a wonderful dancer and she isn't afraid to show it. Her dance instructor shows the whole class what they should dance like using robin as an example. Robin has just been moved up to the senior class where they where the point shoes with the ribbons that swirl around their ankles. She is so excited she can't imagine what life would be like without dance until she has to. She has found out that her parents have gone bankrupt so she can't pay for dance. When her grandmother came over, it got worse. Her grand mother told her she couldn't practice dance, because of what it did to her feet. Robin thinks all is lost until she finds out her grandmothers secret!
I think this book is funny and exciting. This book could be recommended to everybody, but mostly for dancers because they would know what it would be like to have dance taken away. I give this book 5/5 stars because I think that it was very exciting.

very good.......2002-11-11

ribbons- a book that on the surface seems simple. a gifted young dancer, robin, must stop dancing because of money problems, which are caused by her grandmother. some people may say this is a grandmother-grandaughter story but it isn't at all. it is another way to show injustice and tragedy. this book made me cry from the unfairness of it all, and the amazing thing about this book is this: whereas most sad books are entirely realistic, this one could happen very easily. the reality of it, and the robin's brave, bright, innocent hope in the midst of true sadness is what makes you cry. for while she is deeply upset with her mother and grandmother for reasons very justified, she sill loves, respects, and obeys them. this might confuse some readers, or make them angry, but for me...while i thought that i would never put up with that, yep somehow managed to put all the pain and suffering into words, and thats what makes you cry- the emotion that comes through. you must read this...while it is a tear-jerker, it somehow leaves you with a good feeling, and a sense o resolve.

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Children in Chinese Art

Manufacturer: University of Hawaii Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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Depictions of children have had a prominent place in Chinese art since the Song period (960-1279). Yet one would be hard pressed to find any significant discussion of children in art in the historical documents of imperial China or contemporary scholarship on Chinese art. Children in Chinese Art brings to the forefront themes and motifs that have crossed social boundaries for centuries but have been overlooked in scholarly treatises. In this volume, experts in the fields of Chinese art, religion, literature, and history introduce and elucidate many of the issues surrounding child imagery in China, including the pervasive use of pictures of children for didactic reinforcement of social values as well as the amuletic function of these works.

The introduction by Ann Barrott Wicks and Ellen Avril provides a thought-provoking overview of the history of depictions of children, exploring both stylistic development and the emergence of specific themes. In an insightful essay, China specialists Catherine and Dick Barnhart combine expertise in literature and painting to propose that the focus on children in both genres during the Song is an indication of a truly humane society. Terese Bartholomew makes skillful use of visual and textual sources from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) period to explain children's games and the meaning of depictions of boys at play. Gender issues are examined in Ann Waltner's intriguing look at mothers and children in woodblock illustrations to Ming versions of the classical text Lie nu juan. Julia Murray considers depictions of the childhood of saints and sages, drawing on her path-breaking research on murals and commemorative tablets in ancient temples in remote parts of China. Ann Wicks concludes with two highly original essays on child protectors and destroyers in Chinese folk religion and family portraits and their scarcity in China before the nineteenth century. The text is accompanied by more than one hundred color and black-and-white illustrations, some previously unpublished.

Engagingly written and thoroughly grounded in original research, Children in Chinese Art is an important addition to literature in the fields of Chinese art, social history, anthropology and childhood studies. Its clarity and variety of approaches to interpreting pictures of children will attract specialists and nonspecialists alike.

"One would never guess, before looking into the seven essays that make up this book, how many areas of Chinese culture and society can be illuminated by the pursuit of a single image, that of the child. Nor would one realize, before seeing the pictures, how delightful many of the images of children prove to be. The authors of the essays, however, explore deeper matters than childhood charm: the new humane values of the Song period, as expressed by parents writing poems about children or painters portraying them no less lovingly; the aspirations of families to see their sons become scholar-officials, and the central role of mothers in their early training; how Confucian morality or Buddhist piety can be manifested in the iconography of the child. These and numerous other concerns are brought to bear, with excellent analyses, on objects of art in a diversity of media, works that somehow sustain their aesthetic appeal even while bearing such burdens of meaning. Lovers of Chinese art and enthusiasts for Chinese culture will find rich rewards in this book." --- James Cahill, author of The Lyric Journey: Poetic Painting in China and Japan

"The essays in this volume offer important insights into a familiar but poorly understood icon in Chinese art: the child. The child frequently appears as an image in Chinese decorative arts, didactic illustrations, religious iconography, elite portraiture, and popular woodblock prints. But until now, little has been written to elucidate the great variety and complexity of these images. The authors of this collection unlock the diverse meanings attached to artistic representations of the child in the context of China's religious, social and cultural history. Drawing together the essays of seven distinguished scholars, Ann Barrott Wicks has done an excellent job demonstrating the richness of this topic and its importance to our understanding of Chinese art and culture." --- Anne Behnke Kinney, University of Virginia

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The Chinese American Family Album (American Family Albums)
Dorothy Hoobler , and Thomas Hoobler
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 019509123X

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The Chinese American Family Album is a scrapbook of family letters and diary entries, official documents, newspaper articles, and excerpts from literature of the past and present--a personal remembrance of an extended family of Chinese immigrants and their descendants. As we read, we begin to know this family almost as well as our own. The letters written by the new immigrants to the folks left behind in China allow us to feel the ache of leaving home and family behind. Clippings from newspapers and personal memories tell of the pain and fear and prejudice in the new country. We learn about the building of the transcontinental railroad and how Chinese immigrants were the backbone of the work force, tailing long hours under the worst conditions. We see Chinatowns spring up wherever the immigrants landed, and we see how the traditions and culture of China were both preserved and altered as the immigrants became Americanized. But we also share the joy of first sighting the new homeland. We follow families through the generations and see how they are living now and what they have brought to our country. We read about famous Chinese Americans who have risen to the top of their fields, such as athlete Michael Chang, author Amy Tan, musician Yo-Yo Ma, and Senator Hiram Fong. And we see wonderful faces--husbands alone in the new world, families reunited, new babies, grandparents. The unique, carefully researched photographs make the participants in the Chinese American experience real people who have an impact on our lives. Thomas and Dorothy Hoobler's The Chinese American Family Album makes the past experiences of these immigrants--and those of their sons and daughters in all the generations since--as real and immediate as the stories told by a favorite grandmother. They bring us in, like an embrace, to the all-encompassing, ever-growing, multicultural family of Americans.

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