Presents legends and tales from China, including ancient folktales, stories that reflect Chinese traditions and virtues, historical tales, and selections from literature.
Frightened into sleeplessness by the noisy celebration of the Chinese New Year, a young girl takes comfort in her grandmother's soothing story of a dragon, a mother's sorrow, and Buddha.
When a crew of Chinese fishermen forget to bring cooking utensils with them, they find creative ways to make do with what they have and what they can find.
Retells the race of the animals from which the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac were derived. Includes illustrations in the style of classical Chinese painting.
In order to find an heir, the childless King Karnak holds a seed-growing competition in hopes of finding someone to take his throne. Adapted from a traditional Chinese tale.
When a father mouse goes to the sun, cloud, wind, and wall in search of the strongest husband for his daughter, he is surprised to find that a mouse is the best match.
