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

$19.99

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

Name: The Chinese Wonder Book: A Classic Collection of Chinese Tales - Paperback
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SKU: 9780804860468
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by Norman Hinsdale Pitman

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by Norman Hinsdale Pitman (Author), Li Chu Tang (Illustrator), Sylvia Li-Chun Lin (Foreword by)

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.

Author Biography

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.

Number of Pages: 96

Dimensions: 0.2 x 11 x 8.5 IN

Publication Date: September 01, 2026

ISBN	9780804860468
Author	Norman Hinsdale Pitman
Publisher	Tuttle Publishing
Genre	Children
Format	Paperback
Published	September 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	96
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Kids
Print Size	Standard Print