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  • The Mountain Man Of Music

    Jillian Lin, Shi Meng

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 2, 2016)
    DID YOU KNOW that music as we know it today, originates from a prince in ancient China? From a young age, Prince Zaiyu was a genius in mathematics, poetry, astronomy, and of course, music. He discovered that you only need twelve musical tones to make the most beautiful music. In The Mountain Man of Music, learn more about the life of this Chinese prince, from the time he was a crying baby to the last days of his life. Without Zaiyu, we probably would not be listening to the music of Mozart, Michael Jackson, and Eminem today! The simple language and beautiful illustrations make this book a wonderful reader or bedtime story. It is suitable for all ages, but children aged six to twelve years will especially enjoy reading this book. ~ About the ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA… Series ~ China has a long history, but its many stories are often too complex for children. In this series, Jillian Lin retells China’s best historical tales so they are easy and fun to read. Children will embark on a journey through time where they will get a glimpse inside the colorful lives of famous Chinese figures. Beautiful illustrations, gripping stories, and fascinating facts make these books wonderful readers or bedtime stories for ages six and above. Other titles in this series include: The Emperor Who Built The Great Wall (Qin Shihuang) The King Without A Throne (Confucius) The Miracle Doctor (Hua Tuo) The Girl Who Became Emperor (Wu Zetian) The Dreamer Of Stars (Zhang Heng) The Greatest Explorer In The World (Zheng He) The Pirate King (Koxinga/Zheng Chenggong) Also available as e-books on www.amazon.com. For more information, visit www.jillianlin.com
  • The Mountain Man of Music

    Jillian Lin, Shi Meng

    eBook (, May 3, 2015)
    DID YOU KNOW that music as we know it today, originates from a prince in ancient China? From a young age, Prince Zaiyu was a genius in mathematics, poetry, astronomy, and of course, music. He discovered that you only need twelve musical tones to make the most beautiful music. Up to this very day, we still use those twelve tones—just listen to the white and black keys between A to G on a piano. In The Mountain Man of Music, learn more about the life of this Chinese prince, from the time he was a crying baby to the last days of his life. Without Zaiyu, we probably would not be listening to the music of Mozart, Michael Jackson, and Eminem today!The simple language and beautiful illustrations make this book a wonderful reader or bedtime story. It is suitable for all ages, but children aged 5-12 years will especially enjoy reading this book. About the Once Upon A Time In China… seriesChina has a very long history that includes many fascinating stories, but often they are too complex for young children to read. For this series, Jillian Lin has rewritten the most well-known tales in a simple, engaging manner, for children from age five to enjoy. While some stories sound almost like fairytales, they are all based on true historical facts, brought to life with beautiful illustrations. Each book contains the life story of a famous figure in Chinese history, a list of interesting facts, a quiz, and a map. Other books in this series include:- The Emperor Who Built The Great Wall (Qin Shihuang) - www.amazon.com/dp/B00TAUX224- The King Without A Throne (Confucius/Kong Qiu) -www.amazon.com/dp/B00TPRSD0I- The Miracle Doctor (Hua Tuo) - www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBRN52M- The Girl Who Became Emperor (Wu Zetian)- The Dreamer Of Stars (Zhang Heng)- The Greatest Explorer In The World (Zheng He)- The Pirate King (Koxinga/Zheng Chenggong)Sign up to my newsletter at www.jillianlin.com to be the first to hear about my new releases and special sales.