The Rock Maiden: A Chinese Tale of Love and Loyalty

When her fisherman husband fails to come home after a storm at sea, the beautiful maiden Ling Yee is heartbroken. Every morning, she puts her baby on her back and clambers to the top of a cliff looking for any signs of his return. But day after day, she is disappointed. The villagers try to convince her to give up her vigil. “No,” she would say, “He will come home soon.” Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Heavens, takes pity on her grief and turns Ling ...

By Natasha Yim
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
Hardcover: 36 pages
Publisher: Wisdom Tales (March 1, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 193778665X
ISBN-13: 978-1937786656
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.4 x 10.3 inches
Amazon Rank: 2804956
Format: PDF Text TXT book

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There is large granite rock formation near Hong Kong known as the Amah Rock, shaped like a woman with a baby on her back. This natural rock formation overlooks the sea and is often visited by both residents and tourists. Chinese legend has it that th

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