The Myths Stories (English-Chinese Edition): Chinese Myths Retold in Chronological Order for Young Readers

What Is This Book About?

This is a bilingual (English-Chinese) collection of classic Chinese myths, designed for young readers and anyone curious about Chinese culture. Across 220 pages, it brings together the most beloved myths — the ones Chinese children grow up hearing — and presents them in a clear, chronological order so readers can see how the stories connect.-2

Each myth is broken into three parts: an introduction to the characters, the full story in Chinese, and then the same story in English. Beautiful illustrations accompany every tale, making the reading experience vivid and engaging.-2

Who Is This Book For?

• Overseas Chinese families who want their kids to stay connected to Chinese culture without the struggle of reading a fully Chinese text.

• Chinese language learners who want something more interesting than a textbook — myths are stories, after all.

• English-speaking readers curious about China — how the world began, why dragons matter, what the Mid-Autumn Festival really celebrates.

• Chinese students learning English who need ready-made material for presentations or essays about Chinese culture.

Stories You’ll Find Inside:

Pangu Separates Heaven and Earth, Nüwa Creates Humanity, Nüwa Mends the Sky, Fuxi Draws the Eight Trigrams, Shennong Tastes a Hundred Herbs, Jingwei Fills the Sea, Kuafu Chases the Sun, Houyi Shoots the Suns, Chang’e Flies to the Moon, Wu Gang Chops the Cassia Tree, Yu the Great Tames the Flood, and more — the foundational stories that shape how Chinese people see the world.