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Other editions of book Grandfather Tang's Story: A Tale Told With Tangrams

  • Grandfather Tang's Story

    Ann Tompert, Robert Andrew Parker

    Paperback (Dragonfly Books, Aug. 12, 1997)
    This folktale told using ancient Chinese puzzles and watercolor illustrations has been beloved for over twenty-five years and is the perfect addition to your Father's Day reading list!When Little Soo asks for a story, Grandfather Tang arranges the tangram pieces and two magic fox fairies spring to life. The foxes change shapes as quick as a wink, from rabbits to dogs to squirrels and geese. But their game turns dangerous when a hunter raises his bow. . . . Originally published in 1990, Grandfather Tang’s Story will continue to delight new readers as the wonder of the tangram puzzle—and an endearing game between a grandfather and his granddaughter—reveals a story of magic, clever animals, and, ultimately, true friendship. An NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies An NCTE Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Language Arts “Ingenious.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story

    Ann Tompert, Robert A. Parker

    Library Binding (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Jan. 6, 2015)
    Illus. in full color. "Drawing on a Chinese form of storytelling with seven shapes cut from a square of paper, Tompert recounts the tale of two fox fairies. Parker's pen-and-watercolor art adds drama, while the tangram insets will motivate children to try their own versions. Ingenious."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story

    Ann Tompert, Robert Andrew Parker

    Library Binding (Paw Prints 2008-10-01, Oct. 16, 2008)
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story

    Ann Tompert, Robert A. Parker

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Jan. 6, 2015)
    This folktale told using ancient Chinese puzzles and watercolor illustrations has been beloved for over twenty-five years and is the perfect addition to your reading list!When Little Soo asks for a story, Grandfather Tang arranges the tangram pieces and two magic fox fairies spring to life. The foxes change shapes as quick as a wink, from rabbits to dogs to squirrels and geese. But their game turns dangerous when a hunter raises his bow. . . . Originally published in 1990, Grandfather Tang’s Story will continue to delight new readers as the wonder of the tangram puzzle—and an endearing game between a grandfather and his granddaughter—reveals a story of magic, clever animals, and, ultimately, true friendship. An NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies An NCTE Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Language Arts “Ingenious.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story: A Tale Told with Tangrams

    Ann Tompert, Robert Andrew Parker

    Paperback (Dragonfly Books / Crown Publishers, Aug. 16, 1997)
    Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story

    Ann Tompert, Robert Andrew Parker

    Paperback (Dragonfly Books, Aug. 12, 1997)
    "Drawing on a Chinese form of storytelling with seven shapes cut from a square of paper, Tompert recounts the tale of two fox fairies. Parker's pen-and-watercolor art adds drama, while the tangram insets will motivate children to try their own versions."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story

    Ann Tompert, Robert Andrew Parker

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Aug. 12, 1997)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Grandfather tells a story about shape-changing fox fairies who try to best each other until a hunter brings danger to both of them.
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story: A Tale Told with Tangrams

    Ann Tompert, Robert Andrew Parker

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Drawing on a Chinese form of storytelling with seven shapes cut from a square of paper, Tompert recounts the tale of two fox fairies. Parker's pen-and-watercolor art adds drama, while the tangram insets will motivate children to try their own versions.--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.
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  • Grandfather Tang's story

    Ann Tompert

    Paperback (Frank Schaffer Publications, March 15, 1993)
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  • Houghton Mifflin Mathmatics: Literature Library Reader Grandfather Tang's Story

    HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

    Paperback (HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, April 4, 2004)
    Grandfather tells a story about shape-changing fox fairies who try to best each other until a hunter brings danger to both of them.
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story

    Ann Tompert

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 17, 1990)
    Illus. in full color. "Drawing on a Chinese form of storytelling with seven shapes cut from a square of paper, Tompert recounts the tale of two fox fairies. Parker's pen-and-watercolor art adds drama, while the tangram insets will motivate children to try their own versions. Ingenious."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.
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  • Grandfather Tang's Story

    Ann Tompert, Andrew Robert Parker

    Hardcover (Jonathan Cape, April 4, 1991)
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