The Cat-Tailed Rabbit: And Other Stories

by Tang Tang, Lü Qiumei (Illustrator), Rebecca Moesta (Editor)

Overview

A collection of enchanting fairytales by the acclaimed Chinese children’s author, now available in English.  

One of China’s most celebrated authors of children’s literature, Tang Tang, weaves traditional Chinese storytelling with Western fantasy elements. With vivid language and playful imagery, she crafts unique stories of wonder and magic. These poignant fairy tales will leave an imprint on your heart with their universal themes of friendship, family, loyalty, and loss.

In this collection, Tang Tang explores what happens when a young boy makes a promise to a childhood friend; when generations of imps misunderstand a nursery rhyme; when a grandmother sneaks out of heaven to visit her granddaughter; and when a girl grows up and loses interest in a beloved pet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680573039
Publisher:	WordFire Press
Publication date:	02/03/2023
Series:	Fairy Tales from Tang Tang
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	67
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 11 Years

About the Author

Tang Tang, one of China’s most celebrated authors of children’s literature, began creating fairy tales in 2003. Her works often integrate traditional Chinese storytelling with Western fantasy elements, using vivid and humorous language to craft unique stories of wonder and magic. She is a member of the Chinese Writers Association (and one of its first “National Reading Promoters”), vice chair of the Zhejiang Writers Association, and image spokesperson for reading in Zhejiang. Tang Tang has won numerous children’s literature awards in China, including the Gold Award, and the National Outstanding Children’s Literature Award—China’s highest award in the field—for three consecutive years. Among her best known works are “Hiding in Your Heart,” “Water Sprite Kakasha,” “A Biography of the Incisor A Shang,” and “Green Pearl.” Her works have been translated into English, Japanese, Russian and many other languages.