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
Sky O’Dawn
Sky O'Dawn: Once upon a time there was a man who took a child to a woman in a certain village, and told her to take care of him. Then he disappeared. And
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
Rose Of Evening
Rose Of Evening: On the fifth day of the fifth month the festival of the Dragon Junk is held along the Yangtze-kiang. A dragon is hollowed out of wood, painted
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
Sam-Chung And The Water Demon
Sam-Chung And The Water Demon: Sam-chung was one of the most famous men in the history of the Buddhist Church, and had distinguished himself by the earnestness
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Retribution
Retribution: Once upon a time there was a boy named Ma, whose father taught him himself, at home. The window of the upper story looked out on the rear upon a
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Pearl From Beneath The Chin Of A Black Dragon
Pearl From Beneath The Chin Of A Black Dragon - a folk tale retold for young readers with a clear moral, simple words, and the warmth of a bedtime story...
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
Old Dschang
Old Dschang: Once upon a time there was a man who went by the name of Old Dschang. He lived in the country, near Yangdschou, as a gardener. His neighbor, named
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
Notscha
Notscha: The oldest daughter of the Ruler of Heaven had married the great general Li Dsing. Her sons were named Gintscha, Mutscha and Notscha. But when Notscha
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
Old Dragonbeard
Old Dragonbeard: At the time of the last emperor of the Sui dynasty, the power was in the hands of the emperor’s uncle, Yang Su. He was proud and extravagant.
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
Laotsze
Read ‘Laotsze’ — a classic Chinese Folk Tales story about moral lessons about greed. Laotsze is a treasured Chinese folk tale featuring a ant. Drawing f…
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
King Mu Of Dschou
King Mu Of Dschou: In the days of King Mu of Dschou a magician came out of the uttermost West, who could walk through water and fire, and pass through metal
Chinese Folk Tales
All Ages
Kwang-Jui And The God Of The River
Kwang-Jui And The God Of The River: China is a land where the great masses of the people have to toil and struggle incessantly in order to obtain even the bare
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
How Three Heroes Came By Their Deaths Because Of Two Peaches
How Three Heroes Came By Their Deaths Because Of Two Peaches: At the beginning of his reign Duke Ging of Tsi loved to draw heroes about him. Among those whom