To discover what happens in this exciting and heart-warming story, you will have to read it for yourself. I will say, however, that there is a happy ending. This is not a usual Julia Donaldson book, as there is not the normal 'fun' approach to the manner in which the story unfurls. There is, however, her familiar strong but simple rhyming style running throughout.

The illustrations are lovely and delicate, not the normal bold approach, complementing well the ancient oriental storyline. Whilst being read the story Children will relish looking at the pictures in wonderment, devouring the very different cultural aspects associated with ancient Chinese society. The story, whilst there are some advanced aspects to its telling, is suitable for three to eight years olds, which is made possible by the inclusion of cross curricular traits. There are some lovely adjectives, a wide variety of connectives and rhyming words for the children to investigate.Īlongside the accompanying illustrations, the book conveys the cultural and historical differences between England and China, which can be explored further as additional spin-off projects.

The book can be used to cover a wide range of subjects such as History, Geography, PSHE, Literacy and Art or just a simple fable that highlights an underlying moral tale.

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