A Dream Within A Dream: Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China
Written by Ryan O’Connor
Illustrated by Xiang Minghui
Publisher: Xlibris Corp
Ages 6-10 | 48 Pages

Publisher’s Synopsis:

Li Li Wang is enjoying Chinese New Year with her family when her grandparents ask her to sit with them. Before giving Li Li her holiday gift, they tell her the story of Ting Ting Wang, Li Li’s ancestor, and how she became a Chinese hero. Li Li carefully listens as her grandparents tell her about Ting Ting, the monster Nian, and the origin of the Chinese New Year celebration. Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China provides insight into China’s biggest holiday, gives a sense of its culture, and shows that girls are just as strong and brave as boys.

PURCHASE LINKS:

https://amzn.to/2R1YdPv

https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781664153189

Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China is a fantastic historical tale for kids. Many people - including children - don't know much about other cultures, their histories, or their traditions. This book is a wonderful introduction to both the history of China and of the Chinese New Year. The author wrote the book in an interesting and fun way, so kids are learning things without really knowing it. The illustrations are full of color and match the story perfectly, which makes it an even more entertaining story. I personally have little knowledge of Chinese customs and history, so I ended up learning a few things from reading this book. It's a great way to also promote feminism and girl power since the hero of the story, Ting Ting, is a girl. I found this book to be a wonderful read on several levels - learning about Chinese New Year, history, and folkore; a tale of a strong girl who must overcome huge obstacles; and an overall fascinating story. I definitely recommend this book for kids in the target audience range as well as older readers and even adults who are interested in learning more about this holiday and culture.

Ryan O’Connor is a literature and writing teacher in Shanghai, China, and the author of the children’s book series Bobby the Bear. With a background in sports journalism and education, Ryan has turned his focus to writing children’s books. Through unique characters, Ryan provides children with moral and life lessons. Ryan has earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in education; he has also won numerous awards for sports writing. Ryan is a native of Pittsburg, Kansas, but has spent the past ten years living in Shanghai.

To learn more about Ryan and his books, visit his website at www.ryanoconnorauthor.com.