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Stories from China /

Pirotta, Saviour.

Stories from China / by Saviour Pirotta ; illustrated by Tim Clarey. - Austin, Tex : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, c2000. - 48 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cm. - Multicultural stories .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47).

Stories of how the world began : The legend of Nu Kua -- Chinese dragons : The dragon's pearl -- Zodiac monkeys : Monkeys in hats -- Legendary monsters : The fiercest beast -- Chinese new year : The lion dance -- Hopping ghosts : This hospital is haunted.

Presents six stories from China, each with an introductory essay that discusses the myth, legend, or tradition that inspired the story.

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