Stefan Czernecki, the illustrator, was first introduced to this story by Cimon Shing, who translated the original tale. Influenced by Chinese painting, Stefan utilized a number of traditional techniques to create the intensely vibrant paintings. Hundreds of years ago in China there lived a very demanding emperor whose greatest wish was to see four magnificent towers built around his new capital city. He was so impatient to see the perfect design drawn to realize his dream that he threatened anyone who failed him with the loss of their life. The carpenter Kuai Xiang is ready to accept his grim fate when the perilous task finally falls to him. Only a very special cricket can change his luck for the better. A classic story of friendship, artistry, & magic.

Cricket's Cage: A Chinese Folktale

Stefan Czernecki

Children's Books

Diane Pub Co.

Pancho's Pinata

Chikldren's Book PANCHO'S PINATA,  Hardcover, by Stefan Czernecki

Hyperion

Paper Lanterns

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.

iPicturebooks

Zorah's Magic Carpet

HYPERION PRESS***

<p>Hundreds of years ago in China there lived a very demanding emperor whose greatest with was to see four magnificent towers built around his new capital city. He was so impatient to see the perfect design drawn to realize his dream that he threatened anyone who failed him with the loss of their life. The carpenter Kuai Xiang is ready to accept his grim fate when the perilous task finally falls to him. Only a very special cricket can change his luck for the better. In this charming retelling of a traditional Chinese folktale, Stefan Czernecki brings us a classic story of friendship, artistry, and magic. An avid student of Chinese culture and history, Stefan Czernecki has been an active participant in many of the festivals, art exhibits, and literary events of Calgary's Chinese-Canadian community. He is currently studying the Mandarin language and was chosen to participate in a Chinese-Canadian cultural exchange program. He was first introduced to this story by his friend Cimon Ching, who translated the original tale. Influenced by prevalent styles of Chinese painting, Stefan utilized a number of traditional techniques to create the intensely vibrant paintings that accompany this story. His previous books for Hyperion Press Limited include Zorah's Magic Carpet, as well as The Sleeping Bread, Pancho's Piñata, The Singing Snake, and The Hummingbird's Gift, which were coauthored by Timothy Rhodes.</p>

The Cricket's Cage

Sterling_Publishing

Mama God, Papa God

Richardo Keens-Douglas

Tradewind Books

Huevos rancheros narra las peripecias que vive Marcelina la gallina para vencer a sus adversarios naturales. Para lograr su cometido, nuestra heroina se vale de sus encan­tos, pero sobre todo de sus dotes culinarias. ENGLISH TRANSLATION Huevos Rancheros narrates Marcelina the Hens esca­pades as she seeks to outsmart her enemies. To do so, our heroine makes use of all her natural charms and especially her cooking skills.

Huevos rancheros (Huevos Rancheros) (Spanish Edition)

Literature & Fiction

Artes de Mexico

La primera pinata que se rompio en una posada era muy parecida a la estrella de Navidad. Por que tenia esta forma? Quien tuvo la idea de hacer una estrella llena de regalos? En estas paginas descubriras el legendario origen de una importante tradicion mexicana. ENGLISH TRANSLATION The first pinata ever broken looked a lot like the Star of Bethlehem. Why was it shaped like that? Who had the idea of making a star full of gifts? On these pages, you will discover the legendary origin of an important Mexican tradition.

De como nacio la pinata (How the Pinata Was Born) (Spanish Edition)

Reference

Timothy Rhodes

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

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