Switch up your bedtime reading or language practice with this adorable anthology. All cultures have stories telling you what life is all about. This collection of traditional Chinese folktales tells you how to grow up to be a good person and to have a good life. Featuring charming illustrations by illustrator Yang Xi, this book presents its lessons so children can discover them for themselves, just as Chinese children have been doing for generations. The 10 folktales include: Gold and Silver Hatchets-- This story emphasizes honesty in one's actions and the rewards it brings. How Can You Weigh An Elephant? --It takes a small boy to solve what seems to be an impossible task. How Silk Was Invented --This story exemplifies how women contributed to the development of Chinese culture. And many more! Sure to delight readers of all ages, A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales presents parallel English and Chinese versions of each story, making it perfect for parents who want to vary their nighttime reading or for language learners seeking manageable practice texts.