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“Monkey had saved the day. Did Monkey's humility last? That's another story for another book.“

This might introduce mythology that kids have not been exposed to before! It's an interesting book with an ambiguous ending.

A redemptive story about Monkey. It starts with Monkey as a mischievous presence against the heavens and ends with Monkey saving the heavens. Ed Young is from Tientsin, China and this is a story from Chinese mythology.

“He shrank the pillar until it was as small as a needle, and he tucked it behind his ear.“

Using Chinese folklore it provides readers with knowledge of the legendary Monkey King and why he is so important in Chinese culture as it is one of the best-known stories in China. I think it is also a great book to use when teaching students the value of trusting your friends.

“Monkey King“ is a legendary tale formed from Chinese folklore that follows a courageous hero as he travels to India and protects Xuan Zang throughout their journey. This classic tale is one that is great for learning about the value of identity.

“Monkey improves his behavior on the path to enlightenment“

Monkey King is a folktale because it uses a lot of Chinese cultural elements and has oral tradition roots. It also has morals and themes like personal growth, humility, and wisdom. it also fits the myth category because there is a main character who goes on a journey and transforms.

Monkey King by Ed Young retells a classic Chinese folktale of the mischievous and powerful Monkey King. He goes on a journey to gain immortality and is rebelling against the jade emperor. The illustrations compliment the story in the journey of the Monkey King.

“There are things that words do that pictures never can, and likewise, there are images that words can never describe.“

The moment when the Monkey shows off his tricks to Dragon King and battling Jade Emperor.

This story is a legend. The ambitious monkey travels to Square Inch Mountain to train with Master Putt. During his training he masters the art of turning cloud somersaults, riding the wind, changing shape, and disappearing into thin air. Then he uses his new tricks on Dragon King and battling Jade Emperor.

I thought that this book gave great insight into Chinese folklore as it provided knowledge about the legendary Monkey King. In addition, this book shares important values about learning from everyone and trusting your friends.

“But the Black Bear was as clever as he was greedy. He uncovered the disguise and tossed Monkey out.“

Students are taught that no one is perfect, that everyone can learn from others, and that it's crucial to have friends you can trust. For they have the power to choose whether someone lives or dies. The tale teaches us as well to avoid judging a book by its cover.

Monkey King by Ed Young is a fantasy novel that was written in 2001. Ambitious Monkey makes his way to Square Inch Mountain, where he works with Master Putt to hone the skills necessary to flip clouds somersaults, ride the wind, change shape, and vanish in an instant. Following that, Monkey excitedly displays his magic prowess by deceiving Dragon King and combating the Jade Emperor. Monkey is so conceited that he even causes Buddha difficulties.

The legendary tale, Monkey King, by Ed Young is about a clever and courageous hero. This book explains how the Monkey King helped to protect Xuan Zang on their journey to India. Throughout the book, you learn about the value of identity.

“Then he took a leap and somersaulted home” I liked this quote because it shows the monkey king's tricks.

This book would be great to use when introducing myths to the classroom because this si well known one in China. Also the illustrations and dynamic of the story help the reader understand the plot and theme.

Monkey King by Ed Young. Legend. This story is about a Monkey King who travels to learn how to ride the wind, somersault over clouds, change shape, etc. Monkey King becomes arrogant with all of his tricks and shows off to the Dragon King and Jade Emperor. This is a Chinese tale that is well known. The illustrations are bright collages.