Horned Boy - The Most Read Folk Tale

Author: Wang Cheng
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Folk tales passed down through thousands of years in China are truly worthy of being called Chinese classic fairy tales. These beloved stories, some imbued with deep emotions, some elucidating enduring philosophies, and some expressing eternal themes, are selected from the eight most enchanting folk tales ever told. Accompanied by exquisite illustrations, these eight stories are sure to bring children eight unforgettable childhood dreams.
Tang Sulan (Renowned children's literature writer, member of the China Writers' Association, multiple winner of the Song Qingling Children's Literature Award, Bingxin Children's Literature Award, and National Outstanding Young Readers' Award.)
On a summer night, the sky is filled with twinkling stars, and fireflies dance in the grass. The whole family sits on the courtyard ground to enjoy the cool breeze. Grandma swings a large bamboo fan, pointing to the bright moon in the sky, telling the stories of Chang'e, Hou Yi, Wu Gang, and the Jade Rabbit to her little grandchildren. Thus, the children's hearts take wings, flying with Chang'e to the ethereal heavens.
In the cold winter, snowflakes flutter outside the house. The family gathers around, with (Huluwa) in the warm airflow and red flames, the children gradually growing a brave heart. These stories, told countless times by our ancestors, will continue to be told by us, our children, and our children's children in the years to come. This is our family treasure. What they pass on to us is not just stories, but also boundless imagination, magical language, courage and justice, kindness and innocence. They contain the spiritual nourishment needed for a person's growth.
Although the internet and television are increasingly captivating children's attention, and although summer nights of storytelling and hearthside chats may have become distant memories, these stories we read the most have shone through the test of time. Like lamps, they can illuminate all our childhoods.