• Fish in a Drying Rut (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Fish in a Drying Rut (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Fish in a Drying Rut (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Fish in a Drying Rut (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Fish in a Drying Rut (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Fish in a Drying Rut (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
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Fish in a Drying Rut (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin

Fish in a Drying Rut (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin

Illustrated Classic Chinese Tales: Fable Stories — Zhuangzi Asks for a Small Loan and Is Offered a Distant Fortune — Bilingual, Pinyin, Full-Colour Illustrations, for Parent-Child Reading
Zhuangzi’s family has nothing left to eat. He goes to the Marquis Superintendent of He to borrow a small amount of rice. The Marquis says: wait until I collect my taxes, and I will lend you a large sum. Zhuangzi responds with a story: on the road, a fish stranded in a drying rut begged him for just a little water to stay alive. If he instead promised to go far away and divert a whole river to save it, the fish said, he might as well look for it later in the dried-fish market. This classic Chinese fable introduces young readers to the idea that empty promises cannot help someone in urgent need. This bilingual picture book features full-colour illustrations, English text translated by Liu Jun and Mark Ray, and Chinese text with pinyin at the back. It is designed for parents reading with children, and for young learners of either language who want a simple, memorable story with a clear lesson.
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A Classic Fable for a Modern World

Fish in a Drying Rut is a captivating story from a classic Chinese play, Tale of the Four Sages, written during the Ming Dynasty. The story begins with the philosopher Zhuangzi, who is in dire need. He asks a local official, the Marquis Superintendent of He, for a small loan of grain to feed his starving family. The official readily agrees but says he will provide a much larger amount of gold after he collects his rents. Zhuangzi responds with a parable about a fish trapped in a drying rut, which needs water immediately, not a promise of a future ocean.

This story delivers a powerful message about the nature of real help. It highlights that for those facing an urgent crisis, grand promises about the future are meaningless without immediate, concrete action.

Why You'll Love This Book:

  • Bilingual Text: The story is presented in both English and simplified Chinese, making it an excellent resource for children learning either language. The inclusion of Pinyin for the Chinese text also aids in pronunciation.

  • Beautiful Artwork: Filled with original, full-color illustrations that bring the ancient tale to life.

  • Cultural Enrichment: This is a wonderful introduction to traditional Chinese fables and classic stories that have shaped Chinese culture for generations.

  • A Valuable Lesson: It’s a perfect book for parents and children to read together, sparking conversations about empathy, compassion, and the importance of helping others in a practical way

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