Alexander, L. (1991). The remarkable journey of Prince Jen. New York:
Dutton Children's Books.
Bearing six unusual gifts, young Prince Jen embarks on a perilous quest and
emerges triumphantly into manhood. Gr. 5-up
Demi (1997). Buddha stories. New York: Henry Holt and Co.
A collection of ten tales from Buddha. Gr. K-up
Demi (1988). Reflective fables. New York: Grosset & Dunlap.
Retelling of thirteen of author's favorite traditional Chinese fables for
young readers. Gr. Pre-5
Wyndham, R. (1968). Chinese Mother Goose rhymes. Cleveland, OH: World
Pub. Co.
A collection of nursery rhymes translated from Chinese, including ones on
lady bugs, kites, and bumps on the head. Also includes the rhymes in Chinese
characters. Gr. K-3
Wolkstein, D. (1979). White wave: A Chinese tale. New York: Crowell.
A young Chinese farmer discovers a generous goddess living in a snail shell.
Gr. 2-5
Yee, P. (1991). Roses sing on new snow : A delicious tale. New York:
Macmillan Pub. Co.
Despite a greedy father and lazy brothers who try to conceal her identity as
the real cook in their restaurant, Maylin manages to receive the recognition she
deserves when a governor from China comes to a New World Chinatown. Gr. PreK-3
Yee, P. (1989). Tales from Gold Mountain: Stories of the Chinese in the
New World. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
A collection of eight stories reflecting the gritty optimism of the Chinese
who overcame prejudice and adversity to build a unique place for themselves in
North America. Gr. 4-9
