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Tag: Children’s Stories (45)
There’s nothing worse than technology failing you right before a deadline.
Ever had your brain convince you that you’re definitely about to be mugged? We’ve all been there – heart pounding, palms sweating, ready to fight or flight. But sometimes, the ‘villain’ chasing you has a very different agenda than you imagined.
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Short story: 最后一个苹果 – The Last Apple
This little story shows what happens when a family of three each decides to save the last treat for someone else.
What would you do if everything you drew came to life? Meet Ma Liang, a poor orphan boy with big dreams and zero art supplies, who discovers that sometimes the universe rewards those who refuse to give up. This classic Chinese folk tale has it all: a magical gift, greedy villains, and one very satisfying ending for a corrupt emperor.
Ever walked into someone’s house uninvited and helped yourself to their food? Yeah, probably not a great idea. Join Goldilocks as she learns this lesson the hard way.
One little pig learned the hard way that laziness doesn’t pay off when a hungry wolf comes knocking.
Everyone knows the story of the poor little bird that didn’t quite fit in – now you can read the classic tale in Chinese.
In this short story, Li Ming finally scores a seat on public transport after a long day at work.
This childhood story – which needs no introduction, and which you no doubt heard growing up – is famous all over the world, including in China.
Today, we’re reading the first chapter of a beloved 1958 children’s novel by 张天翼 (Zhāng Tiānyì), “The Secret of the Magic Gourd”.
In our story today, Wang Ming is on his way to Tiananmen Square, but gets lost with no internet on his phone. He has to ask for help from nice folks along the way.
This story embodies old-school Asian views on filial piety (孝顺), or the virtue of honoring one’s parents. The story focuses on the protagonist Boyu (伯俞), who maintains deep love and respect for his mother, though she physically abuses him on the regular.
In this cute little story, the wind and the sun compete with each other to see whose powers are greater. This is a good article for understanding the use of the character 比, because the character is used in multiple ways in this story.
This short passage about a little bird who learns that diligence and practice trumps natural talent every time. We learn a new way to use the word 了.
Have you ever felt like your home was too small for your dreams? A tiny fish once thought the same thing. But sometimes, the grass isn’t greener on the other side – especially when there’s no grass, only salty waves!.
A young girl puts a smile back on a sad widow’s face.
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Children’s story: 骄傲的月亮 – The proud moon
The moon lets its own vanity get out of control.
A little girl wants to surprise her dad with a birthday treat, but her cooking skills might need some work. Will dad still be happy with her special gift?
Sometimes takes a stranger to remind you of what you’ve been taking for granted all along. This short story follows a teenage girl who storms out after a fight at home and learns, through an unexpected encounter, to appreciate the people who love her the most.