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The Fox and the Tiger

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The Fox and the Tiger

6
 min
5
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4.58

When a little fox encounters a huge, hungry tiger in the forest, it seems like his fate is sealed. But he uses his wits to prove to the tiger that even though he is no match for his strength, his sharp mind will get him out of this mess.

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The Man Who Didn't Want To Be Angry

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The Man Who Didn't Want To Be Angry

12
 min
8
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4.53

Mr Wang steals his neighbour's duck and gets taught a really good lesson – he sprouts feathers! A Chinese god tells him that to get rid of the feathers, his neighbour must give him a good scolding. But what if that neighbour is a calm, kind person and doesn’t want to get angry with anyone? Read about Mr Wang’s struggles in this humorous Chinese fairy tale.

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A Long Name

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A Long Name

8
 min
5
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4.4

Simpler solutions can be much more effective. An old Chinese superstition says that the longer a name, the longer lived and happier a person will be.

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The Four Dragons

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The Four Dragons

11
 min
5
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4.72

This tale explains how the four largest Chinese rivers came into being. It was thanks to four kind-hearted dragons who decided to stand up to the cruel ruler of the rain to help people during the great drought.

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The Magic Cooking Pot

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The Magic Cooking Pot

7
 min
5
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4.6

This traditional tale takes us to China, to a family where a penny-pinching, cantankerous wife is constantly complaining about a lack of money. Everything changes when her husband brings home a magic cooking pot. How will they get along with their new wealth? Find out in this Chinese tale with a rather surprising ending.