Father's Chinese Opera

The book tells the story of a young boy whose father is the director of a Chinese opera in Hong Kong. The boy is particularly attracted to the martial arts in the opera and asks the lead choreographer to teach him the different moves.The boy assumes he will be able to join the opera as an acrobat after he learns and practices the different moves. But the lead choreographer, Gai Chui, chuckles and says it takes a lot of time and determination to be good enough to join the opera. The boy is upset he cannot join right away and runs home to his apartment. Although he doesn’t get his way at first, the boy doesn’t give up.This story has a happy ending with a good message for kids and adults alike. And the illustrations are rich and beautiful. The back of the book includes notes about Chinese opera and a lovely write-up about the author’s family and his father’s background. Highly recommended for kids of all ages.

Beautiful work by Mr. Lo on every page, and the story is endearing about life behind the scenes at the Chinese opera.

A nice story and gorgeous illustrations.

Amazing little book about the Chinese culture exposing little ones to a topic rarely seen - the Chinese opera. Yet, the book is approachable because it is purely about not giving up and going for what you want through hard work and dedication. Beautifully rendered in subtle but vivid watercolor.

Great Book

Great book! Wonderful Story! Beautiful illustration

A story for everyone, don't give up your dreams. A heartwarming story and the watercolor illustrations are breath taking. Buy this for any child, buy one for yourself. I am hoping for future books from Rich Lo, also enjoyed the details at the end of the book.