The Silk Princess
Title | The Silk Princess PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Santore |
Publisher | Applesauce Press |
Total Pages | 46 |
Release | 2020-01-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1604339454 |
Learn about the origin of silk alongside Princess His-Ling Chi in this wonderful adventure. Based on the ancient fable of the Silk Princess, this original story tells the history of silk in an adorable light. Charles Santore’s beautiful, best-selling illustrations pair with his original story to capture the spirit of ancient China. Follow Princess Hsi-Ling Chi as she explores the Five Sacred Mountains of China in search of the end of a silk thread. This gorgeous edition will hold an honored spot on your bookshelf for generations.
The Silk Princess
Title | The Silk Princess PDF eBook |
Author | Penelope Dyan |
Publisher | Bellissima Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | 357 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0976841762 |
Travel with the opium swift boats down the River of Pearl. Watch the Boxer Rebellion unfold as the Chinese people try to preserve their ancient civilization and conquer their invaders with paper dragons and swords. Follow the history of the Chinese Celestial Empire in all its glory, sadness and despair through the lives of three women as China evolves through its history, and understand who China is and why she is who she is today
Little Princesses: the Silk Princess
Title | Little Princesses: the Silk Princess PDF eBook |
Author | Katie Chase |
Publisher | Red Fox |
Total Pages | 112 |
Release | 2014-04-13 |
Genre | Castles |
ISBN | 9781782953166 |
When Rosie finds a beautiful silk picture frame decorated with a little princess sitting on an elephant, she is soon whisked away on another adventure - this time in India. But she can't find the little princess. She meets Suvita, who tells her that she lives with her uncle because her mother and father are dead and that she's definitely not a princess! Suvita tells Rosie about how, before Suvita was born, the maharajah's daughter went missing from the palace because she wanted to marry the man who she loved. The maharajah has been sad ever since. Then Suvita tells Rosie about the sari and poem that her mother gave her before she died. With the help of Suvita's friend, Anil, the girls go in search of the answer to the riddle left to Suvita by her mother. What they find out surprises them all!
Red Butterfly
Title | Red Butterfly PDF eBook |
Author | Deborah Noyes |
Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2021-01-26 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1536221007 |
An enchanting tale of hidden beauty and fierce courage, retold in the style of T’ang Dynasty poetry and illustrated with charm and grace A young Chinese princess is sent from her father’s kingdom to marry the king of a far-off land. She must leave behind her home of splendors: sour plums and pink peach petals and -- most precious and secret of all -- the small silkworm. She begs her father to let her stay, but he insists that she go and fulfill her destiny as the queen of Khotan. Beautifully told and arrestingly illustrated, here is a coming-of-age tale of a brave young princess whose clever plan will go on to live in legend -- and will ensure that her cherished home is with her always.
The Silk Princess
Title | The Silk Princess PDF eBook |
Author | Katie Chase |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Castles |
ISBN | 9780099488385 |
When Rosie finds a silk picture frame decorated with a little princess sitting on an elephant, she is whisked away on another adventure, this time in India. But she can't find the little princess. She meets Suvita, who tells her that she lives with her uncle because her mother & father are dead & that she's definitely not a princess.
Princess
Title | Princess PDF eBook |
Author | Gaelen Foley |
Publisher | Ballantine Books |
Total Pages | 418 |
Release | 2007-12-18 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0307416429 |
Dear Reader, I'm so proud to introduce Gaelen Foley, a captivating new writer who will sweep you away with this unforgettable story of forbidden love and wondrous destiny. Darius Santiago is the King's most trusted man, a master spy and assassin. He is handsome, charming, ruthless, and he has one weakness--the stunning Princess Serafina. She is all he has ever wanted and everything he cannot have. Serafina has worshipped Darius from afar her whole life, knowing that deep in the reaches of her soul, where she is not royalty but a flesh and blood woman, she belongs to this dangerous, untouchable man. Unable to suppress their desire any longer, they are swept into a daring dance of passion destined to consume them both until a deadly enemy threatens to destroy their new love. PRINCESS is historical romance at its best--full of adventure, intrigue, and pageantry--from an amazingly talented new author whose storytelling career is just beginning. . . . Enjoy! Shauna Summers Senior Editor The Ballantine Publishing Group
It's a Pain to Be a Princess!
Title | It's a Pain to Be a Princess! PDF eBook |
Author | Carmen Gil |
Publisher | Cuento de Luz |
Total Pages | 28 |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 8415503857 |
A story in bright, musical verse that transmits values such as equality and having the courage to follow your dreams. Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 930L