Description: Why is the number 8 considered lucky by the Chinese? This has a lot to do with these immortals. The eight immortals symbolize happiness and prosperity. Not only are they familiar figures in Chinese folklore, but are also widely used in folk art. This book uses comic-book style illustrations to present how these eight immortals came to be. These eight immortals all started as regular people, among them are old and young, male and female, poor and rich, a big general and even a thief, etc. What they have in common is their kindness and their willingness to admit their shortcomings and change for the better. This book tells an interesting tale about how each of them became an immortal.
This book has 122 pages, 8.25 x 6

Traditional Chinese children's book for age: 8+

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