The Emperor and the Kite by Jane Yolen (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Emperor and the Kite by Jane Yolen, Ed Young When the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only Princess Djeow Seow can save the day, by flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father. A Caldecott Honor Book. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father.?A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance.? ? Booklist?It is rare to find a book where the beauty of the language and image are so finely meshed as in this tale of loyalty and love.? ? United Press InternationalJane Yolen lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts and Scotland. Ed Young lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Author Biography Born and raised in New York City, Jane Yolen now lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts. She attended Smith College and received her masters degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. The distinguished author of more than 170 books, Jane Yolen is a person of many talents. When she is not writing, Yolen composes songs, is a professional storyteller on the stage, and is the busy wife of a university professor, the mother of three grown children, and a grandmother.Active in several organizations, Yolen has been on the Board of Directors of the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, was president of the Science Fiction Writers of America from 1986 to 1988, is on the editorial board of several magazines, and was a founding member of the Western New England Storytellers Guild, the Western Massachusetts Illustrators Guild, and the Bay State Writers Guild. For twenty years, she ran a monthly writers workshop for new childrens book authors. In 1980, when Yolen was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law degree by Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, Massachusetts, the citation recognized that "throughout her writing career she has remained true to her primary source of inspiration--folk culture." Folklore is the "perfect second skin," writes Yolen. "From under its hide, we can see all the shimmering, shadowy uncertainties of the world." Folklore, she believes, is the universal human language, a language that children instinctively feel in their hearts.All of Yolens stories and poems are somehow rooted in her sense of family and self. The Emperor and the Kite, which was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1983 for its intricate papercut illustrations by Ed Young, was based on Yolens relationship with her late father, who was an international kite-flying champion. Owl Moon, winner of the 1988 Caldecott Medal for John Schoenherrs exquisite watercolors, was inspired by her husbands interest in birding.Yolens graceful rhythms and outrageous rhymes have been gathered in numerous collections. She has earned many awards over the years: the Regina Medal, the Kerlan Award, the World Fantasy Award, the Society of Childrens Book Writers Award, the Mythopoetic Societys Aslan Award, the Christopher Medal, the Boys Club Jr. Book Award, the Garden State Childrens Book Award, the Daedalus Award, a number of Parents Choice Magazine Awards, and many more. Her books and stories have been translated into Japanese, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Afrikaans, !Xhosa, Portuguese, and Braille.With a versatility that has led her to be called "Americas Hans Christian Andersen," Yolen, the child of two writers, is a gifted and natural storyteller. Perhaps the best explanation for her outstanding accomplishments comes from Jane Yolen herself: "I dont care whether the story is real or fantastical. I tell the story that needs to be told."copyright 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved. Long Description Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father. A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance. Details ISBN0698116445 Author Ed Young Short Title EMPEROR & THE KITE Pages 32 Series Paperstar Book Language English Illustrator Ed Young ISBN-10 0698116445 ISBN-13 9780698116443 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1998 Residence Hatfield, MA, US Birth 1939 Audience Age 4-8 DOI 10.1604/9780698116443 Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1998-07-20 NZ Release Date 1998-07-20 US Release Date 1998-07-20 UK Release Date 1998-07-20 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 1998-07-20 Imprint Penguin USA Replaces 9780399225123 DEWEY 398.220951 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137963088;

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