Tale of the Mandarin Ducks

Captured and caged by a wealthy lord, a Mandarin duck is separated from his beloved mate. When a servant girl takes mercy on the languishing duck and sets him free, she and another kitchen servant are sentenced to death. However, before their sentence can be carried out, two mysterious strangers who arrive at the palace. Will the strangers be able to save the servants? Watercolor and pastel illustrations this retelling of a Japanese folktale. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1990. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.