I Am Hua Mulan
I Am Hua Mulan
by Yu Rong
Ages 5–9
The legendary story of Hua Mulan — the girl who takes her father's place in battle — retold through breathtaking traditional Chinese papercutting art. A visually stunning celebration of courage and devotion.
- Author
- Yu Rong
- Age
- Ages 5–9
- Type
- Folklore, Female Protagonist
- Language
- Mandarin
- Publisher
- Child's Play
- In India
- Available
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