Yep, L. (2009). Auntie Tiger. New York: HarperCollins.
Okay, so I wimped out and read the smallest book by Laurence Yep. The blog assignment just said read a book by him and did not specify the size of it! This story is a Chinese version of Little Red Riding Hood. The differences are that the story begins with two sisters fighting when the mother sets off on a trip for the store. Then a Tiger who is on the prowl comes to their door after thier mother leaves and poses as their aunt. The older sister points out that the aunt's voice, paws, and other characteristics are not indicative of her aunt. Eventually, the sisters put aside their accusations of bossiness and laziness and protect each other from the terrible tiger.
Other books that Laurence Yep has written include a series that some of my students really enjoy. Dragonwings, Dragon's Gate, The Dragon's Child,The Traitor, Mountain Light, The Serpent's Children, The Earth Dragon Awakes, and Dragon Road are among them. Child of the Owl, Dragon of the Lost Sea, The Rainbow People, When the Circus Came to Town, American Dragons, The Lost Garden, The Dragon Prince, The Tiger's Apprentice, The Case of the Garden Pearls, and The Magic Paintbrush are other titles Yep has written. He has won Newbery Awards and is a widely respected Chinese American author.
Other information about Yep and his books can be found at the following websites:
http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/Kids/BookFinder/ContributorBooks.aspx?SCId=12929&ReqPId=1
http://www.bookrags.com/biography/laurence-yep-aya/
http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/laurenceyep.html
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