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 "Sagwa the Chinese
Siamese Cat" by Amy Tan and illustrated
by Gretchen Schields
"The book that inspired
the hit PBS Kids animated series!"
"Before you go out
into the world,' Ming Miao told her five kittens, ' you must
know the true story of your ancestors ..."
"And so begins the
story of Sagwa of China, a mischievous, pearl white kitten. Sagwa
lived in the House of the Foolish Magistrate, a greedy man who
made up rules that helped only himself. One day, Sagwa fell into
an inkwell and accidentally changed one of the Foolish Magistrates's
rules. Little did Sagwa know she would alter the fate -- and
the appearance -- of Chinese cats forever!' "
"A beautifully written
story . . . Tan tells this charming tale perfectly, in language
that is both simple and elegant. And Schields artwork complements
the text wonderfully with its traditional Chinese border decorations
and colorful, well-drawn characters." - Kirkus Reviews.
"[A] charming original
folktale . . . Featuring inventive borders and vivid huses, Schields's
energetic illustrations prove an atmospheric counterpart to Tan's
vivacious narration."" - Publisher's
Weekly."
Ages 5 to 8. (Softcover, 9 x 11 inches, 30 pages.)
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