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The discovery of China
by Jan van der Putten
by Jan van der Putten
For children from 10 onwards
The discovery of China in the press: 'A golden book'; 'Really super!!! ', 'A pleasure to read [...] very tempting [...] for children and adults'
a faction story about a adopted Chinese boy who discovers China.
the book is designed as a scrap book with around 450 pictures and illustrations.
a faction story about a adopted Chinese boy who discovers China.
the book is designed as a scrap book with around 450 pictures and illustrations.
English translation of the first chapter available.
The best way to get to know a foreign country is to visit it, or still better to live there for a couple of years.
So did Jan van der Putten, the author of this book, who still lives during a part of the year in China and travels a lot through the country.
In this book he tells the fictitious story of an adolescent boy named Rabban who is visiting China because he wants to get to know his roots, being adopted as a baby by a Western couple.
Not yet old enough to travel alone his parents arrange a Chinese companion: Mister Kong and his grandson Yang, who is of his age. They, both in different ways, introduce him to the peculiarities of Chinese daily life and visit famous tourist sites. Wandering Beijing, Xian, and other places Rabban is sometimes taken aback by the differences between China and his home country. His companions try to answer all his questions. They talk about Chinese history and the politics nowadays, the Chinese behaviour, sport, art and shopping. By train they travel with him through China’s different landscapes. During his visit he not only discovers China but also the truth about his past.
Young readers - as well as the adult ones - discover through the eyes of Rabban China and his inhabitants.
This attractive book, full of stories and with beautiful art and photo material, helps the readers to open their mind to China and their Chinese contemporaries.
Jan van der Putten worked until recently as a journalist in China. He wrote several books about the country and its people. Now he is director of Eyes on China. Visit www.janvanderputten.com.
So did Jan van der Putten, the author of this book, who still lives during a part of the year in China and travels a lot through the country.
In this book he tells the fictitious story of an adolescent boy named Rabban who is visiting China because he wants to get to know his roots, being adopted as a baby by a Western couple.
Not yet old enough to travel alone his parents arrange a Chinese companion: Mister Kong and his grandson Yang, who is of his age. They, both in different ways, introduce him to the peculiarities of Chinese daily life and visit famous tourist sites. Wandering Beijing, Xian, and other places Rabban is sometimes taken aback by the differences between China and his home country. His companions try to answer all his questions. They talk about Chinese history and the politics nowadays, the Chinese behaviour, sport, art and shopping. By train they travel with him through China’s different landscapes. During his visit he not only discovers China but also the truth about his past.
Young readers - as well as the adult ones - discover through the eyes of Rabban China and his inhabitants.
This attractive book, full of stories and with beautiful art and photo material, helps the readers to open their mind to China and their Chinese contemporaries.
Jan van der Putten worked until recently as a journalist in China. He wrote several books about the country and its people. Now he is director of Eyes on China. Visit www.janvanderputten.com.
Published in Holland / Belgium - all other language rights available
The little knights
by Agostino Traini
An enchanting story about differences between being small or big - boredom ore challenges....
Agostino Traini is an Italian illustrator and witter who has published already a big number of books with different publishers.
The king is unhappy because he and his knights have nothing to do. The dragons, the enemies and the monsters have all been defeated and killed. Then one day, whilst the King and the Queen are queuing at the supermarket, they met a wicked witch... in an instant their lives change.
In Holland / Belgium the book was published in an Dutch - English version together with a English audio book.
Listen here for the beginning
Published in Holland / Belgium - all other language rights available
Chacallonage on Lake Maggiore | Chacallonage sul Lago Maggiore
Simona Pirali | Maria Brovelli | Nicola Bacchetta | Philippe Le Scao
Chacallonage is a philosophy, a way of enjoying a trip in a different frame of mind by combining nature and good food.
The main character of this book is Lake Maggiore, his charm and his poetry.
The idea of the guide is that everyone can enjoy ‘the lake from the lake’ in order to discover wonderful sites and restaurants that you can reach by boat and where you can enjoy a lunch, a snack, an appetizer, a dinner or just relax and have fun in one of the most beautiful natural frames in the world.
In the book you find descriptions of 42 villages around the lake in Italy and Switzerland. It contains all the information you need to have a wonderful holiday on and around the lake.
With Italian - English text
Chacallonage is a registered trademark.
www.chacallonage.it
Chacallonage is a philosophy, a way of enjoying a trip in a different frame of mind by combining nature and good food.
The main character of this book is Lake Maggiore, his charm and his poetry.
The idea of the guide is that everyone can enjoy ‘the lake from the lake’ in order to discover wonderful sites and restaurants that you can reach by boat and where you can enjoy a lunch, a snack, an appetizer, a dinner or just relax and have fun in one of the most beautiful natural frames in the world.
In the book you find descriptions of 42 villages around the lake in Italy and Switzerland. It contains all the information you need to have a wonderful holiday on and around the lake.
With Italian - English text
Chacallonage is a registered trademark.
www.chacallonage.it
Published in Italy and Switzerland - all other language rights available
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