China's most popular traditional novel, Journey to The West is the story of the Monkey King, his incredible origin and downfall, and his epic quest to redeem himself with his trusted companions, as they face fantastic foes, demons, and monsters and have amazing...
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This beautiful book series introduces the most famous and well-known Chinese fables and folk tales that have entertained children in China for generations. Now illustrated in color, these books are perfect bedtime companionsfor young children. Ages 4+ Stories...
Which Chinese zodiac animal are you? A clever rat? A brave tiger? A hardworking ox? Or an energetic dragon?In ancient China, each sign marked a different year in a 12-year calendar. Over time, people believed that a person's character and destiny were somehow decided...
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Monkey King is a 20 volume comic series based on the legendary Chinese novel The Journey to the West. The Journey to the West is at once a comedy, drama, satire, meditation on faith and discipline and a fantastical dramatization of China's history. The events of...
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Please note this item is on Pre-Order. It will be available by early September 2013. When a special exhibition of terracotta warriors comes to town, Ming and his mother goes to see them at the museum. To remember this exciting event, Ming's mother buys him a little...
"Cheng Yu" (Chinese Idioms) is a special linguistic form of the Chinese language. Idioms in Comic, as part of the "Basic Chinese 500" program, introduces this special literature form to children. Besides presenting the meaning of each Cheng-Yu, the comic...
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Long long ago, an old magic stone suddenly cracked open after lying in the sunlight and moonlight for thousands of years. From the shell of the stone, a little Monkey was born. Adopted by the Monkey King in the mountain, Little Monkey was very naughty and playful....
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For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Fables collects nineteen of these wonderful tales, some of them dating back to the third century...
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This is a light-hearted take, presented in the comic format, on the Chinese classic Journey to the West. Buddhist monk Xuanzang travels west in search of Buddhist sutras, accompanied by his disciples, Sun Wukong, Pigsy and Sandy. Along the way, they learn the value...
為了讓小朋友對數字詞語有更深一層的認識，《數字成語故事》以「成語」...
This is the amazing story of Sun Wukong, known in the West as the Monkey King. He is the principal character of this classic Chinese epic novel in which he accompanies the monk Sanzang on the journey to retrieve Buddhist sutras from India. Wukong possesses immense...
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The real hero of this novel, loved for four hundred years by Chinese children and adults alike, is the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey. This series tells three stories: The Beginnings of Monkey, Monkey Makes Havoc in Heaven and Monkey's Conversion....
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The Chinese Library series is a collection of graded readers for students studying Chinese as a foreign language. There are 6 Levels available in this series, graded according to the vocabulary used. Each reader is accompanied by exercises. A Chinese-English word...
The Most Beautiful Chinese Folk Tale Series has been one of the most popular bestsellers since 1982. The whole set includes 36 titles introducing Chinese culture and history with traditional paintings and stories.Choose 12 options from January to December. Each...
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Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book tells the story of the ever-popular Monkey King in the simplest of words. Beautifully written and full of colorful illustrations, this book is a great start for children to learn about the Monkey King and his fabulous...
This series of books was developed by researchers and artists from the Central China Academy of Fine Arts to help children learn traditional Chinese myths and folk tales and understand traditional Chinese culture. This series is focusing on the Chinese zodiac...
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Beautifully written and full of colorful illustrations, this book is a great start for children to learn about Monkey King. In traditional Chinese characters. Your child will learn Chinese while enjoying the story! Ages 7 and up.
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The real hero of this novel, loved for four hundred years by Chinese readers, is the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey. This series tells four stories: Trouble on Black Wind Mountain, The Coming of Pig, Friar Sand Joins the Pilgrams and Stealing...
Niulang is an industrious and kind-hearted man. An old ox became his only friend. With the help of the ox, Niulang find a fairy maiden called Zhinü. They fell in love with each other and got married, and then lived a happy life. All of this made the Lady Queen Mother...
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Great were the sins of Monkey King as he created havoc in heaven and fair was the punishment pinned on him at the foot of Five-Finger Mountain. Is our legendary creature ready to embrace a teachable spirit when grace comes his way and gives him a second chance? As...
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The real hero of this novel, loved for four hundred years by Chinese readers, is the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey. This series tells three stories: The Yellow Robe Monster, Lotus-Flower Cave and Monkey Outwits the Lion King. Illustrated from the...
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My Fairytales with Stickers includes a selection of 20 famous stories ranging from Cinderella to the story of the 12 Zodiac animals. Each book contains 2 stories and each story is beautifully illustrated with large text for easy reading. 40 stickers with paintings...
The Wolf and the Beast is the 4th book of the Chinese Idioms Stories Picture Book series. Each book in this series is based on idioms that children are familiar with. Written and illustrated by a local author, Low Hoo Hong, he uses colorful and interesting...
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The Chinese Fairy Tales Volume.2 includes other ten popular Chinese fairytales. These Chinese fairytales introduce Chinese culture and history with traditional paintings and stories....
This series of books was developed by researchers and artists from the Central China Academy of Fine Arts to help children learn traditional Chinese myths and folk tales and understand traditional Chinese culture. These books are beautifully illustrated and immerse...
This book series could teach children idioms and Chinese zodiac culture. Each book is telling one story of a zodiac, with 4-6 idioms related with that...
The real hero of this novel, loved for four hundred years by Chinese readers, is the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey. This series tells three stories: Catching the Red Boy, Monkey Gets Rid of Three Demons, Battle in the River of Heaven. Illustrated...
This series of books was developed to help children learn traditional Chinese myths and legends and understand traditional Chinese culture. These books are beautifully illustrated and immerse children in a world of men, heroes and deities, where suns can be...
This series of books was developed to help children learn traditional Chinese myths and legends and understand traditional Chinese culture. These books are beautifully illustrated and immerse children in a world of men, heroes and deities, where suns can be shot by...
The Chinese Folktales and Idiom Picture Book series introduces ten of the most popular Chinese fairy tales, folk legends and idioms. These picture books are illustrated with beautiful watercolors, paper cuts and paintings in traditional Chinese style. The imagery and...
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Good Child Picture Book Series includes ten most popular Chinese and Western classic stories that are illustrated with vivid paintings. Students will not only learn the familiar idiom stories through the fascinating pictures, but also learn the Chinese language. Ages...
Idiom is a treasure of Chinese culture, Idioms Picture Books includes nine most popular Chinese idiom stories that are illustrated with vivid paintings. Students will not only learn the familiar idiom stories through the fascinating pictures, but also learn the...
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There was a mosquito by the name of Botai who carried the fire-breathing disease. Botai liked to suck blood from people with bad tempers. Ahguli was a bad temper dragon. Early this morning, Ahguli got stung by Botai and grew a bump. Naturally, he was very angry....
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The real hero of this novel, loved for four hundred years by Chinese readers, is the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey. This series tells three stories: Monkey Raises Havoc in Jindou Cave, The Womanland of Western Liang and True and False Monkey. ...
Story of Monkey King when he gets invited to Heaven (Chinese) and creates Havoc. This second in the Monkey King series tells of Monkey's adventures in Heaven. The irrepressible Monkey is a hit with children because of his mischievous nature and his magic powers....
A Treasury of Chinese Wisdom Series introduces five of the most popular Chinese idioms. These picture books are illustrated by famous artists from different countries. The imagery and simple Chinese text will provide a good reading foundation for beginner learners...
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A long time ago in China, the Jade emporer decided that there shold be a race and as a prize, the first twelve animals that would finish the race across the fast flowing river would have a year of the zodiac named after them. Unfortunately there are 13 animals, but...
Chinese classic stories have inherited and passed on the abundant historic treasury of the Chinese nation that has been accumulated over several thousand years, mirroring the politics, military affairs, culture, folk customs, prevailing moral practices, ideals and...
This of books are expected to help anyone who is interested in Chinese culturegain a better understanding of history, culture, philosophy and customs of the Chinese people. The set of books comprise eight topics: Idiom Stories, Fable Stories, Folk Tales, Myths...
These 9 stories are all collected from Anderson Fairy Tale. They are telling the most famous and well-known fairy tales that have entertained children for generations. Now illustrated in vivid and beautiful pictures, these books are perfect bedtime companions for...
Chinese Picture Book Collection Series is a series of books that contain authentic Chinese legends, folk tales, fables, and other stories for children to learn about. The pictues in this collection are very detailed and perfect for any child that is interested in...
The real hero of this novel, loved for four hundred years by Chinese readers, is the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey. This series tells three stories:Borrowing the Plantain Fan, Battling the Nine-Headed Monster and The Demon King's Pouch. Illustrated...
Twenty Chinese classical stories that every Chinese kid should know are put together in this beautifully-illustrated bilingual children's collection. Different types of stories including the famous "Mulan" and fables like "Four Blind Men and an Elephant" or...
Each volume of the four tells a story and the origin of a favorite Chinese God. The God of Gates and Doorways protects the family from any danger outside; the Kitchen God prevents the people suffereing from hunger and famine; the God of Go-Between ensures the...
My First Comic Book of the Chinese Culture Series adopt the favourite form of children, using the way of image memory, accompanied by folk-related text and image and abandoned the traditional rote learning, to let children feel interested in all-round understanding...
The Chinese Folktales and Idiom Picture Book series introduces ten of the most popular Chinese fairy tales, folk legends and idioms. These picture books are illustrated with beautiful watercolors, paper cuts and paintings in traditional Chinese style. The...
Xin Mao, a famous Chinese paper-cut artist makes different paper cuts for children, ox, tiger, rats, and rabbits. Rabbit's Gift is split into four different "seasons", each with a unique paper-cut. ...
A nine colored deer saves a man from drowning and he promised not to tell anybody about the deer. The same day, the Queen had a dream about a nine colored deer and using the fur to make a beautiful cloak and the King ordered a reward to anyone that can find the deer....
The real hero of this novel, loved for four hundred years by Chinese readers, is the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey. This series tells three stories: Stealing the Golden Bells, Seven Spider Spirits, Three Man-Eaters on Lion-Camel Mountain. Illustrated from...
The Chinese Fairy Tales series includes ten popular Chinese fairytales. These Chinese fairytales introduce Chinese culture and history with traditional paintings and stories. ...
Every child in China knows about Monkey King, or Sun Wukong! Now your child can get to know him too, and follow him on his wild adventures in this book, printed with pictures from the original animated film produced by Shanghai Animation Studio. Illustrated from the...
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Beloved for four hundred years by Chinese readers, the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey is illustrated in these high quality, colorful storybooks. Illustrated from the original animation by Shanghai Animation Film Studio with English text,...
Long ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest, collecting wood to trade for food. One day, the boy made a wondrous discovery: a magic stone that caused his money jar and rice crocks to overflow,...
This series collects some of the most popular Chinese stories about the festivals, idioms, fables, fairy tales, folklores and more. Each story is illustrated with traditional paintings and told in Simplified characters with Pinyin, which helps students can...
Bedtime Stories includes two books and one CD-ROM. The adapted selected world classic children's stories are suitable for young children to learn Chinese through reading. The stories include Andersen's Fairy Tales, The Grimm's Fairy Tales, Arabian Nights,...
The real hero of this novel, loved for four hundred years by Chinese readers, is the resourceful, brave and humorous Monkey. This series tells three stories: Monkey Defeats Jade Hare, Monkey Revives the Dead and Bringing Back the Scriptures. Illustrated from the...
This set of three colorful picture books includes three stories: The Mouse Marries Off His Daughter, Chinese Zodiac and Wow Nian Beast. Children will learn the story of how the animals of the Chinese zodiac were chosen, and why the rat was the first one on...
Picture Fairy Tales includes two Chinese fairy tales by Chinese well-known fairy master, Hong Xuntao. The illustrations combined the vivid traditional painting colors and modern features. Ages 10+. Please view more details on each title...
The Folk Legends series consists of four picture storybooks that capture an imaginary world in which Chinese characters and Chinese culture takes a life of its own. The colorfully illustrations draw in readers to take a closer look at the detail and expressions the...
The Chinese Folktales Story Books contain eleven books in the entire collection. This series introduces the most popular folktales in China. These stories have been passed on for generations and highlight major Chinese cultural values. Inside, the illustrations...
Bunny Story is the first book of Paper-cut Picture Book Series. It combines pictures, rhymes and paper-cut. The story tells about nine baby rabbits, they are mischievous and intelligent. This paper-cut picture book is a best gift for young children. Ages 4-8....
12 Zodiac Animals - Who's First? is book about the story behind the alignment of animals on the Zodiac calendar. One day, the Jade Emperor announced the launch of a competition to see which animal could cross the river first. As a prize, the Jade Emperor will use...
Ten Brothers tells one story of ten brothers to help people to build walls, but bring the king's suspicion ... ... Young children will deeply appreciate the "Unity is Strength" from this popular folk tale. Full-color. Ages 4-8....
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Chinese opera is one of most popular art forms in China. Chinese Opera Picture Books introduces this art to young readers through humorou, vivid illustrations and easy-to-read text. It set includes two books, Divergence and The Injustice to Dou E. Young...
The Making Of The Chinese Zodiac educates the reader on how the Chinese Zodiac come about. It gives historical insight on the culture behind the 12 Zodiac animals and the reasoning behind the order in which they sit. This well...
Idiom is a treasure of Chinese culture, Idioms Picture Books includes nine most popular Chinese idiom stories that are illustrated with vivid paintings. Students will not only learn the familiar idiom stories through the fascinating pictures, but also...
Children will learn Chinese idioms while enjoy reading this picture book series. Illustrated in vivid and fun pictures and written in Simplified Chinese characters and Pinyin. Ages 4 and up. Book Titles:Ostrich Logic 掩耳盗铃Spoiling...
This series of ten books introduces the most famous and well-known Chinese fables and folk tales that have entertained children in China for generations. The books are in beautiful text and fantasy stories with vivid illustrations by well-known...
Children will enjoy reading this picture book series as they explore ancient myths and legends and begin to understand the Chinese culture. This series includes The Legend of Nian, Lantern Festival, Qing Ming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Chinese Zodiac and Da Yu...
Classic Fairytale Series introduces the most famous and well-known fairytales that have entertained children for generations. Now illustrated in vivid and beautiful pictures, these books are perfect bedtime companions for young children. In Simplified...
This adorable zodiac storybook series tells the story of 12 Chinese Zodiac animals and the characteristic of each animals. The Q&A is included in each book. Touching and charming, children and adults alike will enjoy this illustrated storybook...
Children will enjoy reading this picture book series as they explore ancient folk tales and legends of famous places to open the door of history and begin to understand the Chinese culture. This series includes Shun Tilled Land at the Foot of Lishan Mountain, The...
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Chinese Elements Series 2 (4 Books) is aimed to challenge children's imagination through the presentation of new perspectives. These historical fiction books will not only be enjoyable to read, but also tremendously educational. Contributing to the...
Children's Favorite Chinese Folk Tales selected more than 20 popular and most representative folk tales from the Han, Mongolian, Tibetan and other ethnic groups. These folk tales, describe working people's diligent and honest, their optimistic spirit,...
This series is adapted from the most famous Chinese classic cartoon movies, which are known generation by generation; most Chinese grow up with them. Some are well-known fairy stories, contain the wisdom and spirits; and some convey the knowledge of nature or...
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Children will enjoy reading this picture book series as they explore ancient jokes and strategy stories to open the door of history and begin to understand the Chinese culture. This series includes Tian Ji's Horse Race, Hai Rui Punished the Big...
This series of books introduces the most famous and well-known Chinese fables and folk tales that have entertained children in China for generations. Now illustrated in color, these books are perfect bedtime companions for young children. Ages 4+. Book Titles:The...
Children will enjoy reading this picture book series as they explore ancient poetry, folk songs, proverbs, fables, myths, legends and wisdom stories to open the door of history and begin to understand the Chinese culture. This series includes Nu Wa Mends the Sky, Kua...
This book is intended to serve as a vehicle for cultural exchange. By selecting widely influential Han customs as its main content and using a combination of engaging text and colorful illustrations, it presents an account of the rich and varied culture of the...
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Children will enjoy reading this picture book series as they explore ancient poetry, folk songs, proverbs, fables, myths, legends, and wisdom stories to open the door of history and begin to understand the Chinese culture. Illustrated in traditional watercolor...
This beautifully illustrated collection contains seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. Enjoy fascinating retellings of famous Chinese myths, from Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake that took on human form...
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This touching story of a toy rabbit who finds his way back to his owner after a long time is captured in the pages of this illustrated book. Perfect for reading aloud for bedtime or story time. Choose from simplified Chinese characters or traditional characters...
Enjoy classical Chinese folk tales in this animation series, originally produced by Shanghai Animation Studio. Each story is is known by generations of Chinese children; especially the Monkey King and other stories from Journey to the West. Learn more...
A long, long time ago, the sea was't salty, pigs didn't have short snouts, and rabbits were missing their fluffy tails. How the sea grew salty, pigs got their snouts, and rabbits their familiar fluffy tails is revealed in this sparkling collection of Korean folk...
Chinese language has a very special category of Chinese idioms called chengyu, a unique style of idiom always told in four-characters. Every idiom has a fascinating story behind it, sometimes drawn from history, and other times told as a parable. The stories behind...
The Dragon King has sent his nine sons out to find their places in the world, but rumors abound -- each son is apparently as aimless as the next! One son does nothing but stare into space, another spends his day frolicking in a stream, another plays with fire, and...
The Clay General is so courageous and so smart! At least, according to his boastful stories and the proud airs he puts on in front of the other toys... But is he really? What happens when shortcuts are taken and his clay is put to the test? The other toys are about...
Chinese Folk Tales is compiled and presented as a picture story book, utilizing cartoon images and decorative patterns. The author has chosen representative Chinese folk tales which contain rich historical and cultural meaning. Many of the tales have sparked customs...
Li Ming looks so proud guarding his one pomegranate tree that people laughingly call him "King Pom." But when he catches a fox stealing a pomegranate, the fox makes a deal with him and the laughing stops. Li Ming gets fine clothes and the hand of a princess in...
Ever wonder why certain animals are in the Chinese zodiac, and why they're in that order? Now you can find out all that and more with Chinese Zodiac Stories, which is chock-full of fascinating Zodiac trivia. After going through the easy-to-read...
This adorable story tells the tale of a stone lion statue and what he goes through in his daily life. Touching and charming, children and adults alike will enjoy this illustrated storybook. Choose from simplified and traditional character. Traditioanl version comes...
In a mystical, ancient China, as a rite of passage, children must slay a dragon to become a true member of the Dragon Slayer Tribe. With more and more members proving their courage, the number of dragons become fewer and fewer. What will they do when there are no...
This famous Chinese fable tells the story of a young girl who disguises herself as a man to help her family and her country. When the Huns attack China, a call to arms goes out to every village, and Mulan's father, being the only man in the family, accepts...
A young Chinese princess is sent from her father's kingdom to marry the king of a far-off land. She must leave behind her home of splendors: sour plums and pink peach petals and - most precious and secret of all - the small silkworm. She begs her father to let her...
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A heart-warming tale of a young boy whose tree in his backyard holds many fond memories for him as he grows into a man and how these memories save the tree from dying in the end. Shows the redemptive power of memory and the place it holds for all people regardless of...
From the moment he hatches out of his golden, thousand-year-old egg, Jin Jin has a problem. He doesn't know what kind of creature he is, and none of the animals he meets seems to know either. On his friends' advice, he sets out to find Old Turtle and Crane, who, he...
This thoughtful and thought-provoking book opens with a biography of Lao Tzu, the mysterious philosopher said to have been born at the age of 81 with snow-white hair, the ability to walk and talk, and unparalleled wisdom. Many credit him with creating the Tao Te...
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Princess Hsi-Ling Chi has heard tales of a sleeping dragon and ancient gods residing in the Holy Mountains beyond her father's palace. But when she emerges from the gates for the first time, she is not afraid. She has with her a magical thread unraveled from a tiny...
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Chinese Elements Series 1 (4 Books) is aimed to challenge children's imagination through the presentation of new perspectives. These historical fiction books will not only be enjoyable to read, but also tremendously educational. Contributing to the enjoyability...
These two books beautifully illustrate wonderful Chinese folk tales that kids of all ages will enjoy. Volume 1 includes seven folk tales such as "Happiness" Upside Down, God of Fortune, Land God, Walking on Stilts, and more. Volume 2 includes eight...
For thousands of years, parents around the world have been telling their children stories; at bedtime, over the dinner table, and around the fire. Each country has its own set of fascinating tales, which are especially enjoyable for children to discover. Asian...
Everyone knows that kids from Chinatown don't go to the park when the kids from Little Italy are there. They're rough, they're big, and they don't like Chinese kids. That's okay-Henry doesn't like them, either. But what Henry does like are kites. He loves them. Even...
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Auntie Tigress, a fearsome child-eating monster who decorates her immense cape with trophies collected from her victims, finally meets her match in the unlikely form of a kindhearted little girl. How the girl triumphs makes for a story full of sly wit and intrigue,...
This colorful picture book tells the story of how the animals of the Chinese zodiac were chosen, and why the rat was the first one on the list. Exercises and a rhyme for families to learn more about the Chinese zodiac are featured. Includes a VCD so you can...
This colorful picture book tells the story of the Mouse Bride, a traditional Chinese folktale. The mouse leader asked the Sun, the Cloud, the Wind, and the Wall as he searches for the mightiest husband for his daughter. The husband he eventually chooses provides the...
These two books beautifully illustrate some of the most famous Chinese folk tales. Volume 1 includes 21 folk tales, such as "Zodiac Stories", "Gate God", "Hua She Tian Zu", "Origins of Chinese Lantern Quitz", and more. Volume 2 includes 20...
Based on a famous legend from long ago, Nian was the name of a fierce and horrible beast. It was said that the beast lived at the bottom of the ocean and only came out on New Year's Eve. Frightened by the beast, people escaped into the woods on the new year's...
These two books beautifully illustrate some of the most famous Chinese fables. Volume 1 includes 23 fables, such as "Shou Zhu Dai Tu", "Ba Miao Zhu Zhang", "Hua She Tian Zu", "Lan Yu Chong Shu", and more. Volume 2 includes 28 fables such as "Yu Gong Yi...
These two books beautifully illustrate some of the most famous Chinese mythical stories. Volume 1 includes "Pan Gu Opens the Sky", "Nu Wa Creates Humans", "Nu Wa Patches Up the Sky", "Fu Yi's Brother and Sister Achievements", "The War Between Chi You and Emperor...
Although the Littlest Emperor has everything you'd ever think he might want, he doesn't know what fun really is. So with his trusted Grand Adviser beside him, he sets out across the kingdom in a long search for the secrets of true fun. In...
This is a lavishly illustrated guide to Chinese Astrology for children ages 8-12. Illustrations and text describe the characteristics of each of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac and of those born under each sign. Each animal is accompanied by a traditional...
Favorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet is a captivating collection of Chinese tales from different parts of China and Tibet. Enter a story-book-world where animals speak and play tricks on each other, and especially on the great striped tiger, ofter...
Known for her luminescent Grandfather Twilight, Barbara Helen Berger brings beauty and power to this memorable parable from Tibet. A young boy and his yak bravely overcome all odds to get to Lhasa, giving a wise and simple message that will inspire children of any...
This volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the rich store of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters as well as Chang-E, the famous Eight Immortals, and Guan Yin, goddess of compassion. Retold for...
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On a rainy afternoon, three sisters wish for the rain to stop, wish they could play in the puddles, wish for something, anything, to do. So Ying-Ying, their grandmother, tells them a tale from long ago. On the night of the Moon Festival, when Ying-ying was a little...
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Here's another book by popular author/illustrator Demi. "Long ago in a province in China there lived an emperor whose greatest pleasure in life was to dress in new clothes." So begins Demi's retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a proud emperor...
The stories of the Taoist teacher and storyteller Chuang-Tzu have long been admired for their childlike wonder and whimsical simplicity. The Butterfly's Dream begins with his most famous story. In it, Chuang-Tzu falls asleep and, upon awakening, doesn't know if he is...
What trouble have the Kang brothers- Ting, Pan, and Kuai gotten into now? This humorous story provides an imaginative explanation of how paper may have been invented. When the boys are caught playing at school, the teacher gives them the usual punishment -- writing a...
This humorous tale provides an imaginative explanation for how noodles may have been invented. A boisterous group of children get creative with dumpling skins in the kitchen and -- presto -- a new dish is born! Includes notes on culture and a recipe. Ages 6-9.
This story of chopstick is rooted in Chinese culture and offers Western readers an authentic glimpse of its traditions. The handsome illustrations, boldly colored cut-paper designs recalling a traditional Chinese art, are abstract enough to suggest the "high and...
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Author Muth freshens a familiar folktale with a change of setting. In this version, three Zen monks arrive in a Chinese mountain village where hard times have made villagers distrustful of strangers and selfish toward one another. Undeterred by a lack of welcome, the...
In this unique collection of 23 legends and myths from China, young readers will be introduced to magic monkeys, goddesses and immortals, heroines and patriots, poets and philosophers. These stories have entertained and educated many generations of Chinese children...
Another beautiful book by Demi. When a poor boy in China receives a magical paintbrush, everything he paints turns to life. But the wicked emperor wants to capture the boy when he hears the news. The story will excite readers as the ruler gets his just reward when...
Through the ages, the dragon has been an important symbol for the Chinese. A time of Golden Dragons is the most auspicious possible. In fascinating text and beautiful paintings, Song Nan and Hao Yu Zhang trace the dragon's history. Perhaps inspired by giant...
Illustrated with pictures from the original animated film, and written in simplified Chinese characters and Pinyin, this beautiful book is based on a popular collection of Chinese tales. Storyline: Nezha was born from an egg. The Venerable Master Taiyi takes him as...
No brocades are more lovely or lifelike than the ones the widow weaves to sell at the marketplace. One day she returns home with a marvelous painting of a fairy palace, and her son Chen suggests that she weave the image as a brocade. Devoting all her loving skill,...
This is a Chinese expression that parents use when children try to avoid chores. Ye's original story depicts the way the expression might have originated. A young monk, who lives a "simple and peaceful life," has one daily task that irks him: he hates to haul two...
This striking picture book, illustrated with intricately designed Chinese-style paper-cuts, includes five proverbial stories--"The Lazy Farmer," "The Crane and the Clam," "The Musician and the Water Buffalo," "An Old Horse," and "The Dragon Lover." Each tale is...
The subtitle says all: A dragon ambushes a poor farmer and promises to eat the unfortunate man unless one of the farmer's seven daughters marries him. Six daughters run away in fear, but Seven can't bear to see her father suffer and consents to marry the dragon....
A test to grow a plant is given by the Chinese Emperor to determine whom he will choose as the heir to the throne, but Ping, unable to make his seed grow, submits an empty pot to the Chinese Emperor and gets surprisingly happy results. Reprint. SLJ. PW. K. "A...
Bilingual in English and Chinese. The poem about a girl who dresses as a man and becomes a soldier to save her ailing father from conscription has long been known in China. This bilingual edition, translated into third-person narrative prose, is set firmly in the...
Bilingual in English and Chinese. Your child will delight in learning how the animals of the Chinese zodiac were chosen, and why the rat was the first one on the list. These questions and others are in this humorous version of the legend. Colorful, paper cut...
This bilingual Chinese and English book tells the traditional Chinese folk tale of a Mouse leader who has to choose a husband for his daughter. "Are you the strongest in the world?" the mouse leader asks the Sun, the Cloud, the Wind and the Wall as he searches for...
Bilingual in English and Chinese. In this action-packed adventure, seven super-powered brothers create this compelling and thought provoking tale. Although they each undergo separate trials, their unity gives them strength to triumph and illustrates the strength of...
This Chinese version of the Cinderella fairytale is believed to be even older than the earliest European story, actually dating back to 9 BC! Beautifully illustrated, it’s a great way to show that not every “Cinderella” has a pumpkin coach and glass...
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This overview focuses on Marco Polo's expeditions and what was going on in the world during that time. Readers thus become familiar with the significance of his endeavors in terms of world expansion, the cultures with which he dealt, and the hardships he endured. The...
From the old walled cities of China and Tibet come these fascinating legends and stories that have captivated small Chinese and Tibetans for centuries. Here are the animals that speak and play tricks on each other, and especially on the great striped tiger, whom they...
