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  • Summoning the Phoenix: Poems and Prose about Chinese Musical Instruments

Summoning the Phoenix: Poems and Prose about Chinese Musical Instruments

SKU: 9781885008503
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Contributors: Emily Jiang (Author), April Chu (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781885008503

Publisher: Shen's Books

Binding: Hardcover

Pub Date: March 17, 2014


Perfect book to introduce classical Chinese music instruments for Kindergarten to 3rd graders.


A collection of original poems about children learning to play traditional Chinese instruments in preparation for a performance, accompanied by factual information about each instrument.


Each instrument is named and accompanied by a story and a poem. Below is a list of instruments introduced to young readers.


Erhu

Yangqin

Dizi

Sheng

Xiao

Suona

Guzheng

Ruan

Muyu

Paigu

and others to be found in the book.


About the Author


Emily Jiang holds an MFA from Saint Mary's College and a BA in English from Rice University. She is a musician and composer. She also delights in painting with words and with sound. Her website: www.emilyjiang.com


April Chu began her career as an architect with a degree from UC Berkeley. She is now engaged in her true passion of illustrating and storytelling. Her website: www.aprilchu.com



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