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The Chinese Wonder Book: A Classic Collection of Chinese Tales

The Chinese Wonder Book: A Classic Collection of Chinese Tales - Paperback

by Norman Hinsdale Pitman
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Availability:In StockContributor:Norman Hinsdale Pitman, Li Chu Tang, Sylvia Li-Chun LinTheme:Cultural Region/AsianAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:9/1/2026Pages:96
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Tuttle PublishingISBN-13:9780804860468ISBN-10:0804860467UPC:9780804860468Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, Fables, Places, Science & NatureBook Topic:Asian, Asia, EnvironmentSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.20 inchesWeight:0.25Product ID:SC2MES0DAV
The Chinese Wonder Book contains some of the most beloved folktales in Chinese literature, including:

  • 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
Originally published in 1919, this collection has delighted children and adults for generations, serving as an accessible introduction to Chinese folklore for countless readers.

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.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Tuttle PublishingISBN-13:9780804860468ISBN-10:0804860467UPC:9780804860468Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Legends, Myths, Fables, Places, Science & NatureBook Topic:Asian, Asia, EnvironmentSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.20 inchesWeight:0.25Product ID:SC2MES0DAV
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.

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Contributor(s)

Norman Hinsdale Pitman, Li Chu Tang, Sylvia Li-Chun Lin

Author

Norman Hinsdale Pitman

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