Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, The

K-3
Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, The

Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, The

By: Katherine Patterson

A Tale of Loyalty, Courage, and the Spirit of Freedom When a majestic mandarin duck is imprisoned by a proud and selfish lord, a humble kitchen maid dares to set it free. Her act of compassion, along with the loyalty of a one-eyed servant, leads to a harsh sentence. But their kindness is not forgotten. This moving Japanese folktale highlights the power of compassion and the triumph of love over cruelty, while gently warning against vanity and pride. A captivating story of justice, sacrifice, and the beauty of doing what is right.

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A beautiful mandarin duck is captured and caged by a greedy lord who wants to show off the bird's magnificent plumage. But the wild creature pines for his mate. When Yasuko, the kitchen maid, releases the bird against her lord's command, she and the one-eyed servant, Shozo, are sentenced to death. The grateful bird intends to return their kindness, but can he outsmart the cruel lord?  This is a tale that teaches the dangers of vanity and pride, but also the rewards of kindness, compassion, courage, and loyalty.

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Used in Around the World K-4 Part 1

  • By: Katherine Patterson

  • Pages: 40

  • ISBN: 9780140557398

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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This is a great book, and the Dillons are some of my very favorite illustrators (check out their other work too!). The ultimate message is strong, and the story line does keep you guessing (the end is not immediately obvious). The true strength is the pictures, which come off the page and come to life.

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