“Chinese Traditional Story Picture Book in English”
This title suggests a collection of English-language picture books that retell classic Chinese stories. Here are a few examples of such books that might be included in such a collection:
The Monkey King: Journey to the West
- A retelling of the famous story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, from the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West.”
The Legend of the White Snake
- An adaptation of the traditional Chinese tale about the white snake spirit and her romance with a human doctor.
The Great Wall: A Story of China
- A narrative about the construction of the Great Wall, highlighting its historical significance and cultural importance.
The Story of Mulan
- An English adaptation of the tale of Hua Mulan, a young woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the army in place of her aging father.
The Magic Fan of Emperor Ming
- A story from the “Twenty-Four Famous Stories of the Western Han” about Emperor Ming and his magical fan.
The Story of the Pearl Fishers
- An adaptation of the story of two pearl divers who fall in love and must navigate the dangers of their trade and societal norms.
The Dragon King’s Daughter
- A tale of a princess who falls in love with a human fisherman, leading to a series of adventures and challenges.
The Journey of the Blue Bird
- A story about a young bird who embarks on a quest to find the legendary Blue Bird of Happiness.
These books would typically be illustrated with vibrant and culturally rich artwork, making them both educational and engaging for English-speaking children and adults interested in Chinese culture and literature.
