The Funny Little Woman
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
While chasing a dumpling, a little lady is captured by wicked creatures and she escapes with magic that helps her become the richest woman in Japan.
Blair Lent was an American author and illustrator, celebrated for his engaging works, often drawing inspiration from Chinese themes and folklore. His artistic approach was versatile, employing techniques such as acrylic painting, cardboard cutouts, colored pencil, and ink wash to create richly textured illustrations. Lent possessed a remarkable ability to translate timeless stories into visually compelling narratives, making his contributions significant to children's literature. His distinctive style and imaginative interpretations continue to captivate readers.


While chasing a dumpling, a little lady is captured by wicked creatures and she escapes with magic that helps her become the richest woman in Japan.
When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.