HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drs. Sambataro brings readers a whimsical narrative incorporated with historical facts. The book features illustrations that were designed to introduce kids to the beauty and wisdom of China's past. It also contains a tracing exercise where a child can write Foo Fu in Mandarin Chinese.
Set during China's final imperial dynasty, Qing Dynasty, "The Empress and the Legend of Foo Fu" (published by LifeRich Publishing) takes on the creation of the Pekingese genealogy and the origin of the breed. In the magical land, where dragon dance in palace gardens and lanterns dot the landscape, a magical creature was born out of Empress Cixi's proclamation. Some call it a foo fu dog and others call it a lion dog. However, all call it enchanted. See how this creature became a Pekingese we know today who will forever live, play and protect the homes of their owners.
"The inspiration for our book was the epiphany of the Foo Fu statues and our newly adopted Pekingese puppy who foreshadowed the loyalty and protectiveness over our daughter and the constant delight of chasing the ball nonstop," Sambataro says. "After researching, the history of Pekingese and the legend of the Foo Dog became clear. We merged both to create a whimsical story that needed to be retold."
This juvenile fiction gives importance to values such as truth, loyalty and affectionate bond with a man's best friend. For its publication, "The Empress and the Legend of Foo Fu" delivers both emotional and educational engagement as children are introduced to the Chinese culture while learning from the story. To know more about the book, visit https://thelegendoffoofu.com/.
"The Empress and the Legend of Foo Fu"
By Drs. Sambataro
Hardcover | 8.5x11 in | 36 pages | ISBN 9781489726216
Softcover | 8.5x11 in | 36 pages | ISBN 9781489726209
E-Book | 36 pages | ISBN 9781489726193
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Drs. Sambataro specializes in behavioral health with an educational background in pediatric mental health, school and behavioral neuropsychology. Sambataro lives in Texas surrounded by three children and four foo fu. Dr. Cynthia and Dr. Paul Sambataro are available for interviews and book signing arrangements.
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