The Magic Tapestry: A Chinese Graphic Folktale

Discover Graphics: Global Folktales

by Ailynn Collins

In this Chinese folktale, an old woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But, moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now her three young sons must set out on a long, mystical journey to find it. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Fairy Tales, Cultural, Retellings

32 pages, Hardcover

Published July 31, 2022

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

After spending many years weaving a tapestry, a mother neglects everything to finish it. Once the tapestry is complete it magically whisked away, and her three sons individually go to retrieve it. Only the youngest son is true to the quest, and returns it to his mother.

[Alissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story that gives you a lesson to think about overall what would you do for your family.