Top 102 Funniest Folktales (Summer Volume)

Author: Yu Tian (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: As the title of this book clearly indicates, there are two key points: one is "interesting," and the other is "folk tales." According to the Modern Chinese Dictionary, "interesting" refers to "arousing curiosity or affection," and the examples provided are indeed "interesting stories." It is not difficult to see that curiosity is a common human nature, and for children and adolescents, it is even more prominent. Therefore, from the perspective of catering to their curiosity and desire for knowledge, creating some reading materials will inevitably attract their attention and win their favor. As for "folk tales," they have a wide and profound foundation among people in all times and places, and they are mostly spread through oral literature, making them highly vibrant and deeply influential. Unfortunately, in recent years, children's book markets have rarely seen books of this nature. The reason folk tales are interesting is that they are the collective creation of the masses, embodying the crystallization of collective wisdom. Therefore, the stories selected and compiled in this book, whether they are stories about historical figures in Chinese history, legendary tales from foreign countries, or "wisdom stories" and "humorous stories," all contain certain "interesting" plots and unexpected endings. We believe these stories will greatly pique the reading interest of young readers. It should be noted that some of the plots in these stories may have similarities or repetitions. This also reflects the cultural exchange, mutual learning, and blending between different countries, regions, and ethnic groups. Therefore, there should be no doubt or questioning regarding this phenomenon.