Folk Tales (English-Chinese Cartoon Edition): 12 Classic Chinese Stories Retold with Illustrations

What is this book?

This is a collection of Chinese folktales designed specifically for international readers. It brings together 12 classic legends that are household names in China — including The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, The Legend of the White Snake, The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, The Butterfly Lovers, Meng Jiangnv’s Bitter Weeping, Mulan Joins the Army, and Three Monks. Each story carries the wisdom, emotions, and values of the Chinese people, making this book one of the most vivid ways to understand Chinese culture.-11

How will this book help me?

• Improve your Chinese reading: The entire book uses a bilingual Chinese-English parallel format — Chinese text and English translation appear side by side, so you can always check the English when you get stuck. It’s an ideal extensive reading resource for Chinese learners.-13

• Understand Chinese culture: These stories have been told by generations of Chinese people. They reflect Chinese ways of thinking, moral values, and social philosophy — after reading, you’ll better understand “why Chinese people think the way they do.”-18

• Easy and enjoyable: With cartoon illustrations and concise English, reading feels as light as browsing a comic book. You won’t give up because of language difficulty.-

Is this book right for me?

This book is for—

• Chinese learners who want easy, enjoyable extensive reading material

• International readers curious about Chinese culture, legends, and folklore

• Bilingual families who want to share Chinese stories with their children

• Anyone interested in classic Chinese tales but still at a beginner or intermediate Chinese level