Complete Collection of Folk Tales [1]

Folk tales are an important part of Chinese culture. Collected and compiled by countless generations, they are the crystallization of the collective wisdom of working people. These beautiful stories, steeped in myth, reveal both the simplicity of people in ancient times and their indomitable spirit of struggle. Like lovely musical notes, these stories dance in our hearts and enrich our inner lives.

The folk tales selected for this book are among the most widely circulated. Their protagonists include beautiful princesses, kind-hearted shepherd children, wicked officials, cunning ghosts and monsters, and many others. They teach people to cherish truth, goodness, and beauty while condemning falsehood, ugliness, and evil. They pass on courage and wisdom, and fill our hearts with joy and love. We hope that by reading these accessible folk tales, children will gain valuable lessons and learn to love life and learning even more.