Lady Meng Jiangnu (Chinese Folktales Picture Book Series)

The unique Chinese-style illustrations will engage children and the stories will instill wise oriental philosophies of life such as diligence, courage and kindness. The books were written and illustrated by award-winning authors and artists. The team has won awards such as Feng Zikai Chinese Childen’s Picture Book Award, Hsin Yi Picture Book Award, Bingxin Children’s Literature Award and Hong Kong Youth Literary Awards. The series was reviewed by consultant Dr Wang Jing, a professor of children’s literature at Shanghai Normal University and a student of renowned Chinese children’s literature Mei Zihan.
Lady Meng Jiangnu is an important Chinese tale about devotion and love. Lady Meng Jiangnu’s husband was pressed into service and sent as labourer to build the Great Wall of China. He died while building the Wall and upon hearing this news, Lady Meng Jiangnu wept so bitterly that a part of the Great Wall collapsed. Her pain brought to fore the atrocities of the unkind ruler.