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ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Who Guards My Sleep
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be in theaters September 3, 2021!
A beautifully illustrated picture book that will explore the fantastical elements of the Marvel Studios film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings while introducing readers to a child-aged Shang-Chi and his family.
Complete your Marvel picture book collection with these best-selling fan favorites:
A beautifully illustrated picture book that will explore the fantastical elements of the Marvel Studios film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings while introducing readers to a child-aged Shang-Chi and his family.
Complete your Marvel picture book collection with these best-selling fan favorites:
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 7, 2021
About the author
Marie Chow
13 books10 followersMarie is a lifelong student with degrees in degrees in chemical engineering, teaching, an MFA in writing, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Her writing focuses on bilingual and English-only children's books that feature mixed families, as well as literary and contemporary fiction focused on Asian and Asian American characters.
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January 15, 2022
The illustrations here are interesting, but the story is confusing and boring. The book is clearly a movie tie-in, and some of it won't make sense unless you've seen the movie. (At least, that's what I'm guessing. Who the heck is Morris? He's not explained here, so I assume he plays a part in the movie.)
Maybe this is great if you've seen the film. But if you're coming to it without knowing anything about the story on screen, you're liable to be as unimpressed as I was.
Maybe this is great if you've seen the film. But if you're coming to it without knowing anything about the story on screen, you're liable to be as unimpressed as I was.
November 16, 2023
Loses a star for not explaining what Morris is. They just called it...Morris.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2021
A young mother tells stories from Chinese folklore at bedtime to her young children, one of whom is a young Shang-Chi, the hero of a new Marvel movie. She tells them about her home village of Ta Lo, a magical place that is one of Chinese legend’s highest heavens. She conjures the guardians of this mystical place – the twin lions, shapeshifting animals, unicorns and more, including a six legged headless, faceless, winged, furry creature named Morris. I am assuming that Morris is not a creature from Chinese legend!
Mesmerizing and mystical, the art wonderfully translates the legendary creatures of Ta Lo. Brief descriptions of the creatures are part of the narrative, as are Chinese characters with the pinyin names. The story ends with the phrase “Not quite…/Not quite,” in response to Shang-Chi’s enthusiastic declaration that his mother’s village had everything. What is missing? I guess one has to see the movie to find out. I was prepared to dismiss the book as a sub-par movie tie-in, but the lyrical language and lovely art drew me in.
The movie on which this picture book is based is rated PG-13, so it’s up to those reading the book aloud to fill kids in about Morris since it’s unlikely they have seen it.
Mesmerizing and mystical, the art wonderfully translates the legendary creatures of Ta Lo. Brief descriptions of the creatures are part of the narrative, as are Chinese characters with the pinyin names. The story ends with the phrase “Not quite…/Not quite,” in response to Shang-Chi’s enthusiastic declaration that his mother’s village had everything. What is missing? I guess one has to see the movie to find out. I was prepared to dismiss the book as a sub-par movie tie-in, but the lyrical language and lovely art drew me in.
The movie on which this picture book is based is rated PG-13, so it’s up to those reading the book aloud to fill kids in about Morris since it’s unlikely they have seen it.
December 19, 2021
Shang Chi and Xialing are getting ready for bed and their mom tells them a bedtime story. In it, she teaches them about the guardians from Ta Lo and how they protect them. The illustrations are vivid, colorful, engaging. The text is simple and is used by the author an illustrator to draw the reader's attention to certain things on the page. A great bedtime for story for young ones or for those who liked the movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Please note: This was a review copy given to us by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No financial compensation was received.
Please note: This was a review copy given to us by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No financial compensation was received.
October 30, 2021
An engaging picture book starring Marvel's newest big screen hero Shang-Chi and his sister Xialing provides gorgeous illustrations as their mother tells the tale of mythical animal guardians in Chinese legends. It would make a nice bedtime story for your littlest heroes.
December 12, 2021
The illustrations are beyond gorgeous and the story is so warm and cute. It’s basically Shangi-chi and Xialing’s mom telling them about the guardians of her village. She even include cute little Morris!!!!
May 20, 2022
This has really beautiful illustrations and I definitely think it can be enjoyed by non-Marvel fans. Out of the MCU-related picture books that I've seen, this one seems like the one best suited to stand on its own with no prior knowledge.
September 17, 2021
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September 17, 2021
Fantastical creatures in fascinating art.
September 21, 2021
Love the illustrations
October 10, 2021
Beautiful illustrations
October 18, 2021
The illustrations!!!
December 13, 2021
3 stars - I would like to hear this book before definitively rating
January 1, 2022
A gorgeous tie in book for the Shang-Chi movie that expands on some of the mystical creatures seen in the film. I love it.
January 27, 2022
A lovely little book, beautifully illustrated, that can help youngsters become introduced to all the magical creatures seen in the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
July 2, 2022
Told us the names of the creatures, but not much about what they do. I still don't know who guards my sleep. Also, it would have been nice to include pronunciations.
August 14, 2022
Extra star for the pictures.
January 17, 2024
they features Morris :3
February 27, 2024
Stunning illustrations
March 19, 2024
3.1| Loved the artwork.
September 20, 2021
Beautifully illustrated sleeping story for little kids and Marvel-fan adults.
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