Ming Lo Moves the Mountain

Ming Lo Moves the Mountain is a whimsical literary folktale set in China, in which Ming Lo and his wife live in the shadow of a great mountain that blocks their sunlight, drops rocks on their roof, and brings constant rain. Desperate for a solution, Ming Lo visits the village wise man again and again, trying increasingly silly remedies — until at last the wise man reveals the surprising, magical trick that sends the mountain away forever.

Arnold Lobel's gentle, richly toned illustrations and his measured, humorous text create a book as perfectly balanced as the dance it describes. This is a wonderful choice for students because it introduces Chinese folklore with warmth and gentle humor, while teaching the value of patience, creative problem-solving, and the wisdom that can come from unexpected places.

Publishing Details

Author : Arnold Lobel

Illustrator : Arnold Lobel

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 9.8 x 7.9 inches

Year Published: 1993

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Traditional Literature

Theme: Fables & Folktales, Asian American, Humor, Imagination