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Children's Fiction Country & Ethnic

Paper Lanterns

illustrated by Stefan Czernecki

Publisher
Charlesbridge
Initial publish date
Feb 2004
Category
Country & Ethnic, Friendship
Recommended Age
4 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 3
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781570914119
    Publish Date
    Feb 2004
    List Price
    $7.95

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Description

Little Mouse loves paper lanterns with their impossible delicate beauty, and the way Old Chen's hands seem to effortlessly cut, paste, and paint his masterful creations. Little Mouse watches and learns until, when Old Chen can no longer make the lanterns, he finds his inner strength and his hidden talent. But more important than Little Mouse's achievement is the bond of friendship between him and Old Chen. The traditions of a culture and the magic of an art form are carefully preserved as they are passed from one generation to the next.

Exquisite, bright illustrations, as delicately rendered as the Chinese paper lanterns themselves, draw readers of all ages into this simple story of the power of friendship, patience, and perseverance.

About the author

Stefan Czernecki lives in Vancouver but has traveled all over the world. His work reflects his global outlook, as he draws his artistic inspiration from the folk art of the countries he has visited. Stefan is the illustrator of many titles, including Paper Lanterns, The Singing Snake, The Sleeping Bread, Mr. Belinsky's Bagels and Mama God, Papa God.

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