Tales of the Teahouse Retold: Investiture of the Gods

Tales of the Teahouse Retold is based on the author’s original translation of Feng Shen Yan Yi, an important volume of Chinese mythology first published during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is the story of the overthrow the Shang Dynasty (circa 1766-1122 BC) and the founding of the Chou Dynasty (1122-249 BC). Combining historical facts, folklore, mythology, and legends, these tales describe a time when gods and men, beasts and monsters, and spirits and specters mingled with each other in peace and war. The saga begins when King Zhou of Shang offends the Snail Goddess, who sends three specters to bewitch the king in retribution. The kingdom falls into chaos and civil war ensues, with gods and other supernatural beings taking sides. In the end, many of the slain heroes are invested as gods. For centuries, the tale was told in successive story-telling sessions as teahouse entertainment. The author has faithfully kept to the original style and ambience in retelling these tales. Tales of the Teahouse Retold will be of interest to fans of oriental mythology, philosophy, and literature. It is suitable for recreational reading as well as supplemental reading for students of Chinese history and culture.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Chew, Katherine Liang

Fantasy

iUniverse

Katherine L. Chew has written a collection of hilarious, heartwarming, and poignant stories about her childhood in China in the years preceding and during WWII, her emigration to the United States as the bride of a Chinese-American Army officer, and her subsequent adventures trying to live life as an American while retaining her Chinese cultural identity and raising a family. Hers is an authentic voice of the Chinese-American experience. Also included are a number of her original and retold Chinese fables.

A String of Beads: and other stories

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

A bilingual read-along book for children ages 4-9 this story tells of a timid piglet who uses his powerful snout to become a soccer star (in Chinese with pinyin pronunciation guides; retold in English). When this talent does not save him from being sent to the market, he escapes into the woods. Years later, at a family gathering at the old farm, he becomes a hero when he saves a small child. Reunited with his old friends, he observes modestly that of course friends help each other, so why are they fussing over him? Written in the style of a Chinese fable, this original story is built on the timeless themes of friendship and loyalty, and follows the read-along tradition of Kipling's Just So Stories, accompanied by lush color pencil-and-watercolor illustrations.

Xiao Zhu, Little Pig: Chinese and English version

Children's Books

Animals

Eight Point Press

Bilingual Spanish and English children's book about a little piglet who is a runt. He becomes a soccer star and later, a hero. He discovers in the process how to make the best of what he has, and the true meaning of friendship.

El Cerdito, Little Pig: Spanish and English version

Maliit Na Biik, Little Pig: Tagalog and English Version

A bilingual read-along book translated from English and retold in French for children ages 4-9, this story tells of a timid piglet who uses his powerful snout to become an outstanding soccer star. When this talent does not save him from being sent to the market, he escapes into the woods.Watching the soccer games from afar, he yearns for his human friends. Years later, at a family gathering at the old farm, he becomes a hero when he saves a small child. Reunited with his old friends, he observes modestly that of course friends help each other, so why are they fussing over him? Written in the style of a Chinese fable, this original story is built on the timeless themes of friendship, faithfulness, and perseverance. It follows the tradition of Kipling's Just So Stories, accompanied by exquisite color pencil-and-watercolor illustrations.

Petit Cochon, Little Pig: French and English Version

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Tales of the Teahouse Retold: Investiture of the Gods

A String of Beads: and other stories

Xiao Zhu, Little Pig: Chinese and English version

El Cerdito, Little Pig: Spanish and English version

El Cerdito, Little Pig: Spanish and English version

Maliit Na Biik, Little Pig: Tagalog and English Version

Petit Cochon, Little Pig: French and English Version