"A Few Good Books" —Book Links

1995

Publishers Weekly

"A combination of delicacy and strength."

School Library Journal

"A valuable addition to the growing body of authentic Chinese literature for children."

Booklist

"The language is pleasingly crisp and staccato. … Providing a superb setting for all of this are Lee's traditionally hued and composed pencil illustrations. This is a fine addition to any collection."

Publishers Weekly

"A combination of delicacy and strength."

School Library Journal

"A valuable addition to the growing body of authentic Chinese literature for children."

Booklist

"The language is pleasingly crisp and staccato. … Providing a superb setting for all of this are Lee's traditionally hued and composed pencil illustrations. This is a fine addition to any collection."

Children's Literature

"[E]legant illustrations complement the formal lilt of the words in this beautiful picture book. The original Chinese verse rendered in calligraphy by the author's father adds a graceful touch."

Horn Book Guide

"Crisp, elegant watercolors enhance the story of a strong, heroic woman."

Kirkus Reviews

"A beautiful translation.... [E]ach detail is carefully and delicately drawn.... Lee creates a powerful and distinctive mood-a product of spare imagery, elegant repetitions, and use of the present tense to describe the distant past-that makes for an affecting read-aloud."

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"[A]n intriguing story...The combination of the spare, rhythmic lyrics and the precise but unfussy delicacy of the art creates a compelling world."