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.

"Engaging images accompany information about Shaolin monks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the country of China.

The Emperor has a problem. He wants his people to remember the year in which his son was born. But there is no way to keep track of the years. So the Emperor devises a race in which animals will cross a river. The first twelve animals to reach the opposite side will have a year named after them. Thus, the people will be able to remember the years and the events that occurred. And so the race is set. Rat, knowing he is no match for the rushing water,...

"Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages."--Amazon.com.

"Engaging images accompany information about China. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Great Wall of China. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--