Books like Yeh-Shen by Ai-Ling Louie
Over 1,000 years before the first European Cinderella story appeared, the tale of Yeh-Shen was part of China's storytelling tradition. "Executed with chromatic splendor--a unique combination of brilliance and restraint".--The Horn Book. Full-color illustrations.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ai-Ling Louie
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