In this retelling of an ancient Chinese folk tale, a hard-working young bachelor is rewarded for his kindness. Retells the ancient Chinese folk tale in which a young man named Tuan helps an unusually large snail, and discovers a surprise the next evening.

An illustrated retelling for young readers of the Chinese folktale about a dragon that threatens a village each spring and Mei, the young girl who is destined to defeat him.

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation. Presents a retelling of the creation of the Chinese zodiac, in which the Jade Emperor held a great race to determine which twelve animals...

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. Featuring illustrations based on Chinese painting techniques, a retelling of the mythological animal race that led to the twelve signs in the Chinese Zodiac traces the proclamation of the Jade Emperor and the respective efforts of thirteen animals.