Lon Po Po

by Ed Young

First published: 1989

China

Recommended for Age 4

About This Book

Chinese Red Riding Hood

Why This Book Matters

Caldecott winner; Chinese culture

Educational Value

This story is valuable as it teaches children about self-reliance, courage, and critical thinking. The protagonists are not saved by an external figure but use their own intelligence and cooperation to overcome danger. It introduces a non-Western version of a classic fairy tale, promoting cultural awareness of different cultural narratives.

About the Author

Ed Young

Ed Young was a Chinese-born American author and illustrator of over 100 children's books. He won the 1990 Caldecott Medal for "Lon Po Po". Born in Tientsin, China, Young moved to the United States in his early twenties to pursue his passion for art.

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