Books About Chinese Folklore

The Best Chinese Folklore Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about chinese folklore? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

By Grace Lin · Book #1 in the Where the Mountain Meets the Moon series

A girl seeks the Old Man on the Moon to change her family's fortune.

Newbery Honor (2010)The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2010)
278 pages· 42,343 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 55,557 ratings
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Summary: In a valley where hope is scarce, young Minli embarks on a daring quest to find the Old Man on the Moon, seeking answers to alter her family's fate. Guided by folktales and joined by a flightless dragon, she encounters magical beings and faces challenges that test her courage and faith. Will Minli's journey bring prosperity to her home, or will the secrets of the moon remain hidden? Discover a world where adventure and folklore intertwine in a tale of friendship and destiny.
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