"Filled with bold illustrations and wry humor, this twist on the ugly duckling tale places a chicken in the lead role. The chicken has no feathers and he longs to play with the other beautiful chickens in the yard, but they turn him down, ridiculing him for his bare skin. When he discovers a creative camouflage for his paltry plumage, however, the other chickens allow him to join them on a boat ride, never expecting that a surprising acc ..."
"Christmas at the Bear family household is slim this year, but Mother Bear and Father Bear create holiday spirit by adorning their home with decorations sewn from outgrown clothes and a tree assembled from gathered branches dusted with flour. Little Bear worries whether Santa will come and ultimately proves to be the most resourceful to ensure that gifts are under the tree. On Christmas day everyone has a present—a mended kite for Brothe ..."
Guji Guji(1st Edition) by Chih-YuanChen, Zhiyuan Chen Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Kane/Miller Book Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-929132-67-6, ISBN: 1-929132-67-0
"Things are just about perfect for Guji Guji and his somewhat unconventional family until the day three bad crocodiles appear. They don't see a family; they see "fat, delicious ducks." They don't see Guji Guji, the biggest and strongest duck in Mother Duck's family, either. "Look at yourself! No feathers, no beak, no big webbed feet! What you have is blue-gray skin, sharp claws, pointed teeth and the smell of bad crocodile. You're just l ..."
"Featuring simple, humorous situations, this picture book explores a young girl s love for imitating the adults in her life. Her mimicry is often exaggerated, which can have funny and chaotic results. When Mimi puts on lipstick just like mommy, she colors outside the lines; and when she makes soup just like grandma, her ingredients are not necessarily the tastiest. With full, fluid lines and delicate coloration, the illustrations complem ..."
On My Way to Buy Eggs by Chih-YuanChen Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Kane/Miller Book Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-933605-41-8, ISBN: 1-933605-41-3
"Usborne Books are fascinating, lavishly illustrated books written with humor, surprise and drama. They incorporate activities and puzzles to challenge a child's observation and intelligence. Their superb printing quality and exceptionally well-produced graphics, high ratio of pictures to text, short magazine-like format and unique detail set Usborne Books apart from anything yet produced. There is a wide range of subjects covering hobbi ..."
"This gentle book by native Taiwanese artist Chen tells the story of one young girl's morning journey. Shau-yu's simple walk through neighborhood streets to the local store slowly turns - as children's walks often do - into an adventure."
"A brave 'crocoduck' saves his family from becoming duck dinner. Raised from an egg by Mother Duck, Guji Guji is quite content with his life as a duckling, despite the fact that he doesn't look anything like his brothers. Then he meets three nasty creatures who not only convince him that he is, like them, a crocodile, but also try to persuade him to deliver his duck relatives for their dinner. "Chen's vivid characters - the exuberantly b ..."
"Traditional stores are little neighborhood stores, of the kind before supermarkets and convenience stores appeared. And, while there aren't quite so many of them anymore, they still exist in most neighborhoods in Taiwan. People can get almost anything they need there, from light bulbs to snacks, toilet paper to but spray. They are combination drug stores, hardware stores, market and marriage consultants (the shop owner!)"
Artie and Julie(1st Edition) by Chih-YuanChen, Zhiyuan Chen Hardcover, 56 Pages, Published 2008 by Heryin Books, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-9787550-3-4, ISBN: 0-9787550-3-0
"Artie was a happy little lion, and Julie was a happy little rabbit—until one day Julie was sent to the grassland to eat grass, and Artie was sent to the grassland to eat . . . rabbit! Distracted from their destinations, they both discover a delicious jellyberry patch. Driven by a sudden storm into a nearby cave, they become friends before they know they are meant to be enemies. Each returns home with a new friend, a tuft of each other's ..."
En Camino a Comprar Huevos (Spanish Edition) by Chih-YuanChen Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Kane/Miller Book Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-933605-55-5, ISBN: 1-933605-55-3
"Usborne B-cher sind faszinierend, reich illustrierte B-cher mit Humor, -berraschung und Drama geschrieben. Sie beinhalten Aktivit-ten und R-tsel, um eines Kindes Beobachtung und Intelligenz herausfordern. Ihre hervorragende Druckqualit-t und au-ergew-hnlich gut erstellte Grafiken, hohes Verh-ltnis von Bildern, Text, kurze Magazin--hnlichen Format und einzigartige Detail festgelegt Usborne B-cher abgesehen von allem noch produziert. Es g ..."
Mimi Says No by Yih-Fen Chou, Chih-YuanChen Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2010 by Heryin Books, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-9787550-7-2, ISBN: 0-9787550-7-3
"With a sense of humor unique to children, this simple yet spirited picture book explores a young girl’s growing self awareness. When Mimi’s mother offers her help in a variety of situations, Mimi says No, I want to do it myself!” Brimming with boldness and courage, Mimi expresses her desire to dress herself, pour her own milk, walk by herself, and climb the stairs by herself. Filled with charming, hand-drawn illustrations, this lively ..."
"Guji Guji looked a lot like a baby crocodile - but he had hatched into a nest of ducklings. A story of love, acceptance and self-discovery by an award winning writer and illustrator from Taiwan."
"Take an ordinary, everyday kind of errand, add one little girl with a big imagination and the result is not just a trip to the store but a whole world of possibilities."
En camino a comprar huevos (on my way to buy Eggs) by Chih-YuanChen 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Follettbound ISBN-13: 978-0-329-64077-4, ISBN: 0-329-64077-1
Guji Guji by Chih-YuanChen Library, 36 Pages, Published 2007 by San Val ISBN-13: 978-1-4177-7044-1, ISBN: 1-4177-7044-9
"For use in schools and libraries only."
Guji Guji by Chih-YuanChen 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Follettbound ISBN-13: 978-1-4156-3215-4, ISBN: 1-4156-3215-4
"Crocodile Guji Guji was raised by a family of ducks and things are great until one day he meets three crocodiles who tell him that he isn't a duck."
Weapons Kumite(1st Edition) Fighting With Traditional Weapons (Unique literary books of the world) by Takayuki Kubota, Chih-YuanChen Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1983 by Unique Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-86568-042-5, ISBN: 0-86568-042-6
"Weapons Kumite: Fighting With Traditional Weapons (Unique literary books of the world) by Takayuki Kubota."
Guji Guji by Chih-YuanChen(1st Edition) by Chih-YuanChen Paperback, 36 Pages, Published 2007 by Kane/Miller Book Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-933605-34-0, ISBN: 1-933605-34-0
"Usborne Books are fascinating, lavishly illustrated books written with humor, surprise and drama. They incorporate activities and puzzles to challenge a child's observation and intelligence. Their superb printing quality and exceptionally well-produced graphics, high ratio of pictures to text, short magazine-like format and unique detail set Usborne Books apart from anything yet produced. There is a wide range of subjects covering hobbi ..."
"Artie was a happy little lion, and Julie was a happy little rabbit—until one day Julie was sent to the grassland to eat grass, and Artie was sent to the grassland to eat . . . rabbit! Distracted from their destinations, they both discover a delicious jellyberry patch. Driven by a sudden storm into a nearby cave, they become friends before they know they are meant to be enemies. Each returns home with a new friend, a tuft of each other's ..."
"C'est l'histoire d'un petit coq qui naît sans une seule plume sur le dos. Un petit coq très triste d'être tout nu. Et voilà qu'un jour, ce petit coq rencontre quatre coqs magnifiques, couverts de plumes splendides."