"All cultures have stories telling you what life is all about. This collection of traditional Chinese folktales tells you how to grow up to be a good person and to have a good life. The lessons in this book are presented in a charming way, so children can discover them for themselves, just as Chinese children have been doing for generations"--adapted from front flap.

Twenty traditional tales from such ethnic groups in China as Mongol, Tibetan, Yao, Han, and Miao.

A selection of the best folk tales from Tibet, collected directly from the mouth of the Tibetan people at the beginning of the 20th century, impregnated with the magical and mysterious spell of the lands of the "roof of the world".

"Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more, in this captivating collection of traditional Chinese stories, specially selected and retold for readers today."--Back cover.

This fancifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a famous Chinese myth about a young boy's quest to save his village. Long ago, in a remote village in China, there lived a kind and generous little boy. He spent his days in the forest, collecting wood to trade for food. One day, the boy made a wondrous discovery: a magic stone that caused his money jar and rice crocks to overflow, both of which he shared with the poor villagers. But...