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Book Synopsis: An enchanting tale of hidden beauty and fierce courage, retold in the style of T’ang Dynasty poetry and illustrated with charm and grace. A young Chinese princess is sent from her father’s kingdom to marry the king of a far-off land. She must leave behind her home of splendors: sour plums and pink peach petals and — most precious and secret of all — the small silkworm. She begs her father to let her stay, but he insists that she go and fulfill her destiny as the queen of Khotan. Beautifully told and arrestingly illustrated, here is a coming-of-age tale of a brave young princess whose clever plan will go on to live in legend — and will ensure that her cherished home is with her always.
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Discover the enchanting world of the Red Butterfly: How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China. This captivating book takes you on a journey of hidden beauty and fierce courage. With its T’ang Dynasty poetry style, every page is filled with charm and grace, transporting you to a time of ancient legends.
Immerse yourself in the story of a young Chinese princess who is sent to marry a king in a far-off land. Forced to leave behind her home filled with splendors like sour plums and pink peach petals, she also must leave behind her most precious and secret possession – a small silkworm. As she pleads with her father to let her stay, he insists she fulfill her destiny as the queen of Khotan.
But this princess is clever and brave. Follow along as her ingenious plan unfolds, ensuring that her cherished home is with her always. The tale is beautifully told, capturing the hearts of readers of all ages. The arresting illustrations bring the story to life, making it a visual feast for the eyes.
Immerse yourself in this legendary story and experience the magic of the Red Butterfly today. Get your copy now!
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