BEYOND interesting!!! Have you ever looked closely at the Willow Pattern you have likely seen many in your life? I mean really closely? And did you ever wonder about the story behind that pattern?

I have always admired this iconic pattern, but I must admit I never looked very closely at the fine details, nor did I ever understand the meaning behind the design. This version of the Chinese tale and history of the well-known china Willow Pattern. This specific story is one of Forbidden Love between the beautiful daughter of an old Chinese mandarin, Koon Chee, and Chang, her father's servant.

The watercolor illustrations are fitting for this tale, giving it an old world feeling for the reader, bringing you back to a time of Great Pagodas, beautifully landscaped gardens and a beautiful princess locked away in a tower.

An intriguing fable for readers of all ages.

Grateful to have received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley & North South Books, Inc

Koong Shee is kept hidden in the pagoda garden as her hand in marriage is promised to Ta Jin. In the spring she falls in love with Chang, the servant. Only two turtledoves knows their secret and helps them to communicate in secret by carrying messages to them. Her father would not stand for it and so they were captured.

A story of how the Willow pattern came about. A very quick and easy read, but think it will be for a very specific target of young children.

The illustrations were really pretty and story nice and short and to the point.

Such a pretty little storybook telling the story behind one of the most iconic China patterns called the Willow pattern.

The story is beautiful and the illustrations are dreamy perfect.

Learnt some new things from this book. Sure the young readers will enjoy it.

Thank you, North South Books Inc, for the advance review copy.

The Willow Pattern Story tells the story of Koong Shee, a young girl who is locked away by her tough father before marrying a much older man. She runs away with her lover Chang, but is later found by her father and punished. This tale explains the Willow Pattern, a pattern used on various china like plates. I really loved the story and the illustrations.