Chinese Folk Tales
Read our collection of 94 Chinese folk tales — stories from one of the world’s oldest and richest narrative traditions. Chinese folklore spans over four thousand years, drawing wisdom from Confucian ethics, Taoist philosophy, and Buddhist spirituality.
Our collection includes tales of the Jade Emperor, the Monkey King, the Dragon Kings, filial sons and daughters, clever judges, and magical transformations. Chinese folk tales are distinguished by their emphasis on filial piety, moral virtue, cosmic balance, and the belief that good deeds are always rewarded in the fullness of time.
Each story is retold with cultural authenticity and vivid illustration, making this the ideal collection for exploring Chinese culture, Asian folklore, and Eastern moral philosophy. Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom resources, and multicultural education.
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
The Tragedy Of The Yin Family
The Tragedy Of The Yin Family: In a certain district in one of the central provinces of China, there lived a man of the name of Yin. He was possessed of
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Three Evils
The Three Evils: Once upon a time, in the old days, there lived a young man by the name of Dschou Tschu. He was of more than ordinary strength, and no one
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Three Rhymsters
<p>Three sisters discover that clever words must serve kindness; inner virtue matters more than wit alone.</p>
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Talking Silver Foxes
The Talking Silver Foxes: The silver foxes resemble other foxes, but are yellow, fire-red or white in color. They know how to influence human beings, too.
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
The Spirits Of The Yellow River
The Spirits Of The Yellow River: are called Dai Wang Great King. For many hundreds of years past the river inspectors had continued to report that all sorts of
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Sorcerer Of The White Lotus Lodge
The Sorcerer Of The White Lotus Lodge: Once upon a time there was a sorcerer who belonged to the White Lotus Lodge. He knew how to deceive the multitude with
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Spirit Of The Wu-Lian Mountain
The Spirit Of The Wu-Lian Mountain - a folk tale retold for young readers with a clear moral, simple words, and the warmth of a bedtime story from long ago.
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
The Reward Of A Benevolent Life
The Reward Of A Benevolent Life: On the banks of a river flowing through the prefecture of Tingchow, there stood a certain city of about ten thousand A
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Punishment of Greed
A lonely teacher sees a strange glow in the grass and opens a coffin he should have left alone.
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Queen Of Heaven
The Queen Of Heaven: who is also known as the Holy Mother, was in mortal life a maiden of Fukien, named Lin. She was pure, reverential and pious in her ways
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Panther
The Panther: Once upon a time there was a widow who had two daughters and a little son. And one day the mother said to her daughters: “Take good care of the
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Night On The Battlefield
The Night On The Battlefield: Once upon a time there was a merchant, who was wandering toward Shantung with his wares, along the road from the South. At about