An de zhong zi = An's seed /

Wang, Zaozao,

An de zhong zi = An's seed / by Zaozao Wang ; illustrated by Li Huang ; translated by Helen Wang. - 34 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

This illustrated fable about diligence and patience is written in Mandarin with English transliteration, and features a glossary along with the story in English in a compact format at the end. (Miller Library Staff) The master gave Ben, Jing, and An one dormant lotus seed each. Ben ran off to look for a hoe and buried his seed in the snow-covered ground. Jing chose the best flowerpot and compost. An led his everyday life as usual, waiting patiently until spring came.--Publisher's description.

Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up. Appropriate for intermediate learners by ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.


Text in simplified Chinese script, annotated with pinyin, and English translation in thumbnail view at end.

1945295139 (hbk.) 9781945295133 (hbk.)


Lotus--Juvenile literature.
Children's stories, Chinese.


Bilingual books.
Bilingual books.
Picture books for children.

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