 A young boy yearns to be part of his father’s Chinese opera. Day and night, he rehearses acrobatics with the show’s famous choreographer, Gai Chui. When the boy thinks he is ready to perform with the others, Gai Chui has a different opinion. Heartbroken, the boy sulks home to speak with his father. He learns how his father started, having to learn to play all the instruments, so he could lead the opera troupe. Inspired by his father’s story, the boy perseveres in hopes of working his way up to achieving his dream of becoming an acrobat. Drawing from the author/illustrator’s personal life, the story features brilliant, colorful illustrations that add to the heartfelt tone. cc |
| Title: Father’s Chinese Opera Author: Rich Lo Illustrator: Rich Lo Publisher: Sky Pony Press Copyright: 2014 Original language: English ISBN: 978-1628736106 Hardcover pages: 40 Age range: 3-6 Genre: Picture book Book setting: Hong Kong, China Author’s ethnicity: Chinese Author’s residence: United States Illustrator’s ethnicity: Chinese Illustrator’s residence: United States Subjects: Acrobats, Arts, China, Families, Fathers and sons, Opera, Perseverance |
Father’s Chinese Opera
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