{"product_id":"the-emperor-and-the-kite","title":"The Emperor and the Kite","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrincess Ojeow Seow  youngest and smallest daughter of the Emperor  is not thought of very much by her family--when thought of at all. So she spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. When the Emperor is captured and imprisoned in a high tower  though  it is Djeow Seow who patiently weaves a long  strong rope of her own hair  attaches it to the tail of her kite  and cleverly flies up to her father in hopes of rescuing him. Ed Youngs brilliant full-color illustrations  which are based on an intricate traditional Oriental papercut technique  grace this tale by renowned storyteller Jane Yolen. Told in an easy-to-read yet sensitive and poetic style  it evokes the long-ago and far-away flavor of ancient China. At the heart of the story are the timeless qualities of love and loyalty. This newly designed edition of the classic The Emperor and the Kite joins the beauty of language and art so wondrously that readers of all ages will be enchanted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44960098648117,"sku":"ByrdShop_0399214992","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780399214998.jpg?v=1770390562","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-emperor-and-the-kite","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}