The River Snail Maiden (Chinese Folktales Picture Book Series)

This series acts as an assiduous explorer, unearthing colossal cultural treasures. The ten typical Chinese folktales selected vividly present classic and ancient Chinese culture. The series is a must-read for all children.
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 Mei Zihan, a renowned author of Chinese children’s literature.

An ancient Chinese Folktale, The River Snail Maiden is about a beautiful maiden who comes out of a snail shell as ‘a mysterious housekeeper’, and prepares the food for a poor farmer, Xie Duan. Upon falling in love, they fight the obstacles coming from the emperor of a humanly world and a leech from the animals’ kingdom, proving that love stands tall!