A collection of tales from various periods of Chinese history.

A mischievous monkey with godlike powers creates havoc in heaven as he challenges warriors in magical competitions. Based on an episode from the sixteenth-century Chinese novel about the stone monkey.

In order to find an heir, the childless King Karnak holds a seed-growing competition in hopes of finding someone to take his throne.

An illustrated retelling of nineteen fables and tales from China, each of which features a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and introduces aspects of traditional Chinese culture and lore.

This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Audio recordings of the tales by native speakers are included, giving students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.