Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves/Tom Thumb (Chinese Edition)

This book has two fairy tales: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and Tom Thumb, both are very popular stories for children, which give a deep and lasting impression when reading it.

Ali Baba is a fictional character from medieval Arabic literature. He is described in the adventure tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The story takes place in Baghdad during the Abbasid era. One day Ali Baba is at work collecting and cutting firewood in the forest, and he happens to overhear a group of forty thieves visiting their treasure store. The treasure is in a cave, the mouth of which is sealed by magic...

Tom Thumb is a character of English folklore. The story Tom Thumb was published in 1621, and has the distinction of being the first fairy tale printed in English. Tom is no bigger than his father's thumb, and his adventures include being swallowed by a cow, tangling with giants, and becoming a favorite of King Arthur.

The charming illustrations and graphic design help engage young children and compliment these well-known tales. The pictures are big enough for a small story time and kids will find plenty to look at in one-to-one sharing.

Now your child can enjoy these timeless classic fairy tales in Chinese. The book comes with Chinese characters and the Pinyin (phonetic transcriptions), making it an excellent means of learning elementary Chinese. The book ends with a Q & A, which helps parents engage their children in a discussion about the stories.