Library Medium Deal: 20 Books

This collection builds on our popular Library Small Deal and includes:

  • All 10 books in the Library Small Deal
  • Hedgepig and Little Bird, another beginner book
  • Chang’e, Yu the Great, The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl and Ye Xian, all based on Chinese legends
  • Innovative translations of two Chinese classics: Dao De Jing and Art of War
  • Three more books in the Journey to the West series

Each book starts with an English-language introduction, followed by the main body in Chinese characters, pinyin (phonetic spelling) and English, and a glossary of all words used.
In addition, each book is available as a free Chinese language audiobook on the Imagin8 Press YouTube channel, so your readers can listen while they read.

To order or to learn about our other collections, visit the order form.

Hedgepig and Little Bird
260 word vocabulary.
Two curious creatures journey to reunite a bird with his mother, meeting helpful and hungry animals along the way.
Chang’e the Moon Goddess
770 word vocabulary.
Exiled from the heavens, Chang’e drinks an elixir and is trapped alone on the moon with the Jade Rabbit.
Yu the Great
700 word vocabulary.
Yu tames the great floods by working with nature, becoming a legendary hero and founder of China’s first dynasty.
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl
489 word vocabulary.
A love story between a herdsman and a weaver girl separated by the sky river, reunited once a year by magpies.
Ye Xian
450 word vocabulary.
The oldest known Asian Cinderella story, first recorded in 860 AD, with magical bones and a royal marriage.
Dao De Jing: A Step-by-Step Translation
In English, Simplified Chinese and pinyin.
Laozi’s ancient Taoist wisdom, line by line with explanations, for learners and philosophers alike.
The Art of War: A Step-by-Step Translation
In English, Simplified Chinese and pinyin.
Sunzi’s revolutionary military classic, presented with modern explanations to explore conflict, strategy, and peace.
Journey to the West, Book #4: The Young Monk
517 word vocabulary.
The birth and destiny of Xuanzang, whose fate is shaped by betrayal, resilience, and the will of the Buddha.
Journey to the West, Book #5: The Emperor in Hell
588 word vocabulary.
A fisherman’s tale spirals into chaos, as even the Tang Emperor is dragged into the underworld to face judgment.
Journey to the West, Book #6: The Journey Begins
559 word vocabulary.
Xuanzang begins his perilous pilgrimage, facing monsters, tigers, and bandits before finally meeting the Monkey King, Sun Wukong.