Myth Stories (English-Chinese Cartoon Edition): 12 Classic Chinese Myths Retold with Illustrations

What is this book about?

Myths Stories is a volume in the Chinese Classical Stories series published by China Intercontinental Press, compiled by Xiao Li and released in 2011. It runs 201 pages in a 16-format edition.-2 The book collects 12 classic Chinese myths that are household names in China:

• Pangu Creates the World

• Nüwa Creates Humanity

• Nüwa Mends the Sky

• Suiren Discovers Fire

• Kuafu Chases the Sun

• Shennong Tastes a Hundred Herbs

• Jingwei Fills the Sea

• The Yellow Emperor Battles Chiyou

• Houyi Shoots the Suns

• Chang'e Flies to the Moon

• Yu the Great Controls the Floods

• The Foolish Old Man Moves the Mountain-2

What can this book do for me?

If you're curious about Chinese culture but don't know where to start, this book is an easy entry point. Each story is rooted in Chinese folk tradition, passed down orally through generations, and has had a lasting influence on the formation of Chinese culture.-2 After reading these 12 stories, you'll understand the cultural roots behind many everyday Chinese ways of thinking and values.

If you're learning Chinese, the bilingual Chinese-English design lets you improve your reading skills and cultural understanding at the same time. The English translation is concise and smooth, the Chinese text is accessible, and the cartoon illustrations help fill in the gaps.-

If you want to share Chinese stories with your children, the cartoon style and simple language make this book perfect for parent-child reading. Kids can enjoy the stories while absorbing Chinese wisdom and style.