Weighing an elephant, turning an iron rod into a needle, and other authentic stories in this book, which charmed generations of Chinese children in the past, continue to delight young readers today. The English/Chinese bilingual texts allow both novice and advanced Chinese language learners to sharpen their language skills while enjoying the stories. More than just a picture book, the intricate papercut illustrations invite young readers to color the pages and to reflect upon the stories. From making shadow puppets to constructing your own shuttlecock, the Chinese activities and games provide further enrichments to the reading of these traditional tales.