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    Ting Ting, The Girl Who Saved China
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    Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China provides insight into China’s biggest holiday, gives a sense of its culture, and shows that girls are just as strong and brave as boys.

    “Not only do I believe this children’s book to be beautifully illustrated and show the importance of Chinese New Year within its message, but it also has a great message for young girls to be their bravest selves.” — Hollywood Book Reviews, Aly Avina

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    Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China

    Written by Ryan O’Connor

    Illustrated by Xiang Minghui

    Ages 6-10 | 48 Pages

    Publisher: Xlibris Corp | ISBN-13 : 978-1664153189

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Li Li Wang is enjoying Chinese New Year with her family when her grandparents ask her to sit with them. Before giving Li Li her holiday gift, they tell her the story of Ting Ting Wang, Li Li’s ancestor, and how she became a Chinese hero. Li Li carefully listens as her grandparents tell her about Ting Ting, the monster Nian, and the origin of the Chinese New Year celebration. Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China provides insight into China’s biggest holiday, gives a sense of its culture, and shows that girls are just as strong and brave as boys.

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    About the Author

    Ryan O’Connor is a literature and writing teacher in Shanghai, China, and the author of the children’s book series Bobby the Bear. With a background in sports journalism and education, Ryan has turned his focus to writing children’s books. Through unique characters, Ryan provides children with moral and life lessons. Ryan has earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in education; he has also won numerous awards for sports writing. Ryan is a native of Pittsburg, Kansas, but has spent the past ten years living in Shanghai.

    To learn more about Ryan and his books, visit his website at www.ryanoconnorauthor.com.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    10 Comments

    8. Rhonda Martin on

      I’m always looking for books they might like I think teach good values, kindness and sparks imagination. I think these would be a great addition to our small library at home.

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