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The Little Stone Lion

The Little Stone Lion
By Kim Xiong

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In a small Chinese village a stone-carved lion sits and watches as a guardian spirit and holder of the villagers' collective memory. Older people stop, stroking his head to remember the past and children walk by knowing he watches over them to keep them safe. Whimsical illustrations and inventive visual perspectives depict the lion's expressions as he recounts his memories of the villagers over the years in daylight and evening and in the changing of the seasons.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #440649 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-06-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 40 pages

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From Booklist
PreS-Gr. 2. In this handsome Chinese picture book illustrated in muted tones, a stone lion sits, watches, and reflects. The "guardian spirit of the village," he knows how the villagers depend on him. Walking out at night, the children see him and feel safe. Old people stroke his head and remember their childhoods. And, for his part, the stone lion remembers everyone who has grown up in the village. Expressive ink drawings warmed by soft colors illustrate the short, effective text. Although the main character never moves and is, in fact, made of stone, Xiong creates a remarkably varied series of pictures, conveying a great deal through subtle changes in the lion's expression, different perspectives and weather elements, and the occasional inclusion of human characters. Teachers and parents looking for simple stories set in China will find this offers a unique view of a Chinese village as seen through the eyes of a stone lion of great dignity and quiet charm. Carolyn Phelan
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About the Author

Kim Xiong is a Chinese poet and a painter who uses techniques from traditional Chinese art.

Customer Reviews

Peace in the Village5
This wonderful children's story should by in the library of anyone who likes to read to children. In fact, it should be in the library of anyone who likes tales of simplicity and kindness as well as remarkable illustrations. A great book for children and adults who care for them.

Beautiful & Sweet5
This little picture book just touches me so deeply everytime I read it. It is beautiful in it's simplicity. Its quiet, peaceful and moving. A lovely gift for a little one in your life who you may not see all the time...for as the little stone lion does, we always guard those we care about even when they're far away.