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Legends are a type of folklore that sometimes give human qualities to animals in order to tell a tale or explain nature to youngsters. This issue of Kid Scoop takes us to China to meet Sun WuKong—a monkey made entirely of stone—who rules the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. With his magical staff the Monkey King oversees his realm of animal friends from a cave hidden behind a sparkling waterfall that serves as both protection and refreshment. To entertain himself this tricky fellow sprints across the heavens leaping through space without care or effort. What will he do next? You’ll become enchanted by this forest legend that has delighted children for centuries. Long live the Monkey King!
In this issue, young sailors will:
- read the legend of the Monkey King
- sequence pictures to tell a story from beginning to end
- complete a Monkey King quiz to check for understanding
- locate words in the news to use for comparatives and superlatives
- help the Monkey King soar safety through the heavens
- write a persuasive letter describing the perfect friend for the Monkey King
- spread some cheer sending jokes and riddles to friends through the mail
- learn about Mount Huaguo in China
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