"VOX Books books that talks!"--Cover. "The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read"--Publisher's website. VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter. Book originally published: New York, NY : SCPG, [2023], in English. Narrated by Joy Yao. "First published in 2020 in China by China Children's Press & Publication Group Co., Ltd."--Title page verso.
Summary:
"When a beautiful young girl with long hair finds a secret spring and a magical radish, she thiks she may just have discovered the solution to the drought that's plaguing the village where she lives with her family. However, the wicked mountain monster is determined to stop her. When he warns her to stay away from the spring and keep the secret, Long Hair is so worried and afraid that her hair turns white. She decides to tell villagers about the spring and face the severe punishment by the mountain monster. But with the help of a friendly old banyan tree, she tricks the mountain monster into believing she has strictly obeyed his orders. Will this clever plan work?"-- Page 4 of cover.
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