• Preferring the Case to the Pearl (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Preferring the Case to the Pearl (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Preferring the Case to the Pearl (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
  • Preferring the Case to the Pearl (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin
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Preferring the Case to the Pearl (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin

Preferring the Case to the Pearl (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Fable Picture Book with Pinyin

Illustrated Classic Chinese Tales: Fable Stories — A Customer Buys the Beautiful Case but Returns the Pearl Inside — Bilingual, Pinyin, Full-Colour Illustrations, for Parent-Child Reading
A man from the state of Chu brings a pearl to the state of Zheng to sell. He puts it in an exquisitely decorated case. A customer buys the case—and returns the pearl. This classic Chinese fable from Hanfeizi introduces young readers to the idea of choosing the wrong thing: mistaking the container for what actually matters inside. This bilingual picture book features full-colour illustrations, English text proofread by a native speaker, 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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Dive into a classic Chinese fable that has been passed down for generations. "Preferring the Case to the Pearl" tells the story of a man from the Chu Dukedom who travels to the Zheng Dukedom with a rare and precious pearl to sell. To make it more attractive, he places it inside an ornate and beautifully decorated case.

However, when a customer sees the exquisite case, he is so captivated by its beauty that he decides to buy it—but returns the pearl to the seller, keeping only the case.

This amusing story offers a profound reflection on perception, value, and the folly of missing the point for superficial beauty. This bilingual edition features full-color, original illustrations, with the story presented in English and simplified Chinese. Complete with Hanyu Pinyin, it is an ideal resource for parents, teachers, and young readers beginning their journey with the Chinese language.

Key Features:

  • A timeless Chinese fable with an important moral lesson

  • Bilingual text in English and simplified Chinese with Pinyin

  • Beautiful, full-color illustrations on every page

  • Perfect for children, language learners, and lovers of world culture

  • Part of the "Chinese Classic Storybook: Fables Series"

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