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The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved folktales in Chinese literature, including:
This edition includes all fifteen fairy tales alongside Li Chu Tang's original full-color illustrations from the book's first printing, making it a true historical treasure. A foreword by Sylvia Lin celebrates the enduring magic of Chinese folktales and adds its own touch of enchantment to this classic collection.
A timeless book of Chinese fables, ready to delight today's children just as it did their grandparents.
- The Golden Beetle, or Why the Dog Hates the Cat
- The Great Bell
- The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog
- The Talking Fish
- And many other classics
This edition includes all fifteen fairy tales alongside Li Chu Tang's original full-color illustrations from the book's first printing, making it a true historical treasure. A foreword by Sylvia Lin celebrates the enduring magic of Chinese folktales and adds its own touch of enchantment to this classic collection.
A timeless book of Chinese fables, ready to delight today's children just as it did their grandparents.
Price: $19.99
Pages: 96
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date:
01 September 2026
Trim Size: 11.00 X 8.50 in
ISBN: 9780804860468
Format: Paperback
Norman Hinsdale Pitman (1876-1925) taught at Chihli Province College in China from 1909-1912 before becoming a professor of English at Peking Teachers College. He was the author of several novels and short story collections, including The Lady Elect, A Chinese Christmas Tree, Chinese Playmates, and Chinese Fairy Tales.
Sylvia Li-chun Lin received her doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a retired professor of Chinese literature, film, and culture at the University of Notre Dame, and an award-winning writer and translator. Her essays and articles have appeared in the Journal of Modern Literature in Chinese, World Literature Today, and other publications.
Sylvia Li-chun Lin received her doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a retired professor of Chinese literature, film, and culture at the University of Notre Dame, and an award-winning writer and translator. Her essays and articles have appeared in the Journal of Modern Literature in Chinese, World Literature Today, and other publications.