ISBN: 1845077989

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[SR: 4104730], Paperback, [EAN: 9781845077983], Frances Lincoln Children's Books, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, Book, [PU: Frances Lincoln Children's Books], Frances Lincoln Children's Books, Rich, spoiled little Sing Lo demands to see the most fabulous sight Peking has to offer — the immense Imperial Elephant. Since the old Emperor died the elephant hasn't slept a wink, and Sing Lo is sure he can cure the animal’s insomnia. He showers the elephant with tempting gifts — sweet buns, a soothing drink, a silk pillow — yet the elephant still can’t sleep, and Sing Lo has nothing more to give. Or does he? This lovely story is enhanced by Jude Daly’s gorgeous, richly hued illustrations, which evoke the splendor of Imperial Chi, 2816, Elephants, 2787, Animals, 4, Children's Books, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 1084248, Sleep, 3045, Family Life, 1084192, Growing Up & Facts of Life, 4, Children's Books, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 3025, Asia, 3023, Explore the World, 3344091011, Geography & Cultures, 4, Children's Books, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 9781845077983

A story about bedtime rituals The imperial elephant, known far and wide as one of the grandest sights in the kingdom, hasn' t been the same since the old Emperor died. One day a rich m… More...

A story about bedtime rituals The imperial elephant, known far and wide as one of the grandest sights in the kingdom, hasn' t been the same since the old Emperor died. One day a rich merchant' s son decides he wishes to see the magnificent animal for himself. What he discovers is that the elephant is having terrible trouble sleeping. Can a spoiled boy who is not used to doing things for others find a way to solve the riddle of the elephant' s insomnia? This soothing story by Diana Reynolds Roome, based on a bedtime tale invented by her father after his travels in the East, is charmingly illustrated by Jude Daly, whose distinctive style has won her admirers around the world. The Elephant's Pillow: A Chinese Bedtime Story Roome, Diana Reynolds / Daly, Jude, Frances Lincoln<

ISBN: 1845077989

Rich, spoiled little Sing Lo demands to see the most fabulous sight Peking has to offer ? the immense Imperial Elephant. Since the old Emperor died the elephant hasn't slept a wink, and S… More...

Rich, spoiled little Sing Lo demands to see the most fabulous sight Peking has to offer ? the immense Imperial Elephant. Since the old Emperor died the elephant hasn't slept a wink, and Sing Lo is sure he can cure the animal's insomnia. He showers the elephant with tempting gifts ? sweet buns, a soothing drink, a silk pillow ? yet the elephant still can't sleep, and Sing Lo has nothing more to give. Or does he? This lovely story is enhanced by Jude Daly's gorgeous, richly hued illustrations, which evoke the splendor of Imperial China. animals,asia,children's books,elephants,explore the world,fairy tales folk tales and myths,family life,geography and cultures,growing up and facts of life,literature and fiction Children's Books, Frances Lincoln Children's Bks<

ISBN: 1845077989

Long ago in old Peking, a rich, bored young boy called Sing Lo asks his rickshaw man to show him the Imperial Elephant, who, people say, hasn't slept a wink since the old emperor died. Wh… More...

Long ago in old Peking, a rich, bored young boy called Sing Lo asks his rickshaw man to show him the Imperial Elephant, who, people say, hasn't slept a wink since the old emperor died. When the animal gives Sing Lo a riddle, it takes all his ingenuity to solve it. animals,asia,children's,children's books,elephants,explore the world,fairy tales folk tales and myths,family life,geography and cultures,growing up and facts of life Children's Books, Quarto Publishing Group UK<