AR Book Level
5.5
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2,199
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
120866 EN
About this book
A picture-book retelling of an ancient Chinese legend, The Silk Princess follows Princess Hsi-Ling Chi when a silkworm cocoon tumbles into her teacup and unspools into a shimmering thread. A mysterious wanderer appears and reveals the secret of turning the cocoons into silk, setting the princess on a path that will alter her kingdom's future. The story combines the wonder of discovery with the cultural significance of silk, offering a glimpse into early Chinese civilization and the origins of a material that would shape trade worldwide.