Articoli correlati a Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival.
From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world.
Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it’s customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.
From the Hardcover edition.
From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world.
Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it’s customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.
From the Hardcover edition.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Recensione:
“Vibrant, colorful paintings encourage youngsters to pore over the details in each illustration. This is an engaging look at the traditions of this ancient culture and the story behind the modern-day sport.”
— School Library Journal
“Through beautiful illustrations and clear text ... Chan explains the ... Dragon Boat Festival ... Awakening the Dragon is a great book....”
— Resource Links
“Arlene Chan and Song Nan Zhang explore the many manifestations of the dragon boat festival — Zhang in highly detailed, wonderfully vibrant paintings ...”
— Globe and Mail
L'autore:
— School Library Journal
“Through beautiful illustrations and clear text ... Chan explains the ... Dragon Boat Festival ... Awakening the Dragon is a great book....”
— Resource Links
“Arlene Chan and Song Nan Zhang explore the many manifestations of the dragon boat festival — Zhang in highly detailed, wonderfully vibrant paintings ...”
— Globe and Mail
Arlene Chan is a librarian with the Toronto Public Library, primarily responsible for the bookmobile and home library services. She has written two previous books,The Spirit of the Dragon: The Story of Jean Lumb, a Proud Canadian Citizen andThe Moon Festival: A Chinese Mid-autumn festival. She can often be seen paddling a dragon boat on Lake Ontario. On land, Arlene Chan makes her home in Toronto with her husband and two sons.
Song Nan Zhang was born in Shanghai, China and studied at China’s leading art college, the Beijing Central Institute of Fine Arts. He also studied at L’École des Beaux Arts in Paris. Song Nan Zhang has illustrated several books for Tundra. He now lives with his wife in Montreal.
From the Hardcover edition.
Song Nan Zhang was born in Shanghai, China and studied at China’s leading art college, the Beijing Central Institute of Fine Arts. He also studied at L’École des Beaux Arts in Paris. Song Nan Zhang has illustrated several books for Tundra. He now lives with his wife in Montreal.
From the Hardcover edition.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditoreTundra Books
- Data di pubblicazione2007
- ISBN 10 0887768059
- ISBN 13 9780887768057
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine24
- DisegnatoreZhang Song Nan
- Valutazione libreria
Compra nuovo
Scopri di più su questo articolo
EUR 7,40
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 2,43
In U.S.A.
I migliori risultati di ricerca su AbeBooks
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Awakening the Dragon : The Dragon Boat Festival
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). Codice articolo 4406287-n
Compra nuovo
EUR 7,40
Convertire valuta
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival by Chan, Arlene [Paperback ]
Editore:
Tundra Books
(2007)
ISBN 10: 0887768059
ISBN 13: 9780887768057
Nuovo
Soft Cover
Quantità: 10
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Soft Cover. Condizione: new. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). Codice articolo 9780887768057
Compra nuovo
EUR 9,91
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival Format: Paperback
Editore:
Penguin Random House
(2007)
ISBN 10: 0887768059
ISBN 13: 9780887768057
Nuovo
Brossura
Quantità: > 20
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). Brand New. Codice articolo 9780887768057
Compra nuovo
EUR 7,22
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). Codice articolo 261018094
Compra nuovo
EUR 11,65
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). reprint edition. 24 pages. 11.00x9.75x0.25 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo zk0887768059
Compra nuovo
EUR 7,77
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
Editore:
Tundra Books
(2007)
ISBN 10: 0887768059
ISBN 13: 9780887768057
Nuovo
Soft cover
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Soft cover. Condizione: New. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). Codice articolo UKC-9780887768057
Compra nuovo
EUR 9,57
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). Brand New Copy. Codice articolo BBB_new0887768059
Compra nuovo
EUR 19,99
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_0887768059
Compra nuovo
EUR 20,35
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). Buy for Great customer experience. Codice articolo GoldenDragon0887768059
Compra nuovo
EUR 21,70
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Zhang, Song Nan (illustratore). New. Codice articolo Wizard0887768059
Compra nuovo
EUR 24,12
Convertire valuta