This post is in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Ryan O’Connor.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China
Written by Ryan O’Connor
Illustrated by Xiang Minghui
Ages 6-10 | 48 Pages
Publisher: Xlibris Corp | ISBN-13 : 978-1664153189
Publisher’s Synopsis: Li Li Wang is enjoying Chinese New Year with her family when her grandparents ask her to sit with them. Before giving Li Li her holiday gift, they tell her the story of Ting Ting Wang, Li Li’s ancestor, and how she became a Chinese hero. Li Li carefully listens as her grandparents tell her about Ting Ting, the monster Nian, and the origin of the Chinese New Year celebration. Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China provides insight into China’s biggest holiday, gives a sense of its culture, and shows that girls are just as strong and brave as boys.
PURCHASE LINKS
https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9781664153189
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ryan O’Connor is a literature and writing teacher in Shanghai, China, and the author of the children’s book series Bobby the Bear. With a background in sports journalism and education, Ryan has turned his focus to writing children’s books. Through unique characters, Ryan provides children with moral and life lessons. Ryan has earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in education; he has also won numerous awards for sports writing. Ryan is a native of Pittsburg, Kansas, but has spent the past ten years living in Shanghai.
To learn more about Ryan and his books, visit his website at www.ryanoconnorauthor.com.
TOUR SCHEDULE
| Tuesday, June 1, 2021The Children’s Book ReviewTour Kick-OffTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2021Lisa’s ReadingA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Wednesday, June 2, 2021A Dream Within a DreamA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Thursday, June 3, 2021Library Lady’s Kid LitA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Friday, June 4, 2021J.R.s Book ReviewsA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Sunday, June 6, 2021Feminist Books for KidsA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Monday, June 7, 2021Crafty Moms ShareA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Tuesday, June 8, 2021Life Is What It’s CalledAn interview withRyan O’Connor |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2021Barbara Ann Mojica’s BlogA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Thursday, June 10, 2021Over Coffee ConversationA Beyond the Book ActivityTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Friday, June 11, 2021The Fairview ReviewA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Wednesday, June 16, 2021Heart to HeartA book giveaway ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Thursday, June 17, 2021The Momma SpotA book review ofTing Ting, the Girl Who Saved China |
| Friday, June 18, 2021Books Are Magic TooAn interview withRyan O’Connor |
My Review
Ting Ting, the Girl who Saved China is a lovely picture book with colorful illustrations. The story is centered around the dinner table of Li Li Wang, her parents and grandparents. It’s the eve of Chinese New Year and the family is preparing to celebrate the important holiday. Li Li’s grandfather asks her if she knows the story of their ancestor, Ting Ting Wang? Li Li hasn’t heard that this hero of China was a member of their family.
The grandfather starts telling the story of China and how a monster named Nian terrorized the people there. Nian was a Chinese dragon who would come to different villages and eat all the people’s food and animals and tear down their homes. No one could figure out a way to keep Nian from coming to their village.
Then a little girl named Ting Ting came up with an idea. She tried to tell her friends and others in the town, but no one listened to her. Her family members were afraid when they hear a roaring sound. They knew that Nian was coming their way, but had no way to stop him. Would Ting Ting know what to do? Would Nian eat all their food? This delightful book will entertain and inspire children to be a hero like Ting Ting.
GIVEAWAY
Enter for a chance to win a set of books by Ryan O’Connor, including Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A copy Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China
- A Ting Ting Bookmark
- A copy of Bobby the Bear and His Missing Dinner
- A copy of Merry Christmas, Bobby the Bear
Two (2) winners receive:
- A copy Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China
The giveaway begins June 1, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends June 30, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
