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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would absolutely recommend this collection of classic Chinese fables, folktales, and legends to a friend. As a Middle School teacher, I have found this book to illuminate the similarities and differences in the oral traditions of America and China.

What did you like best about this story?

The stories are well-translated, well-written, and informative. The editors' notes help to bridge ancient and contemporary Chinese society. All in all, it is a teachable collection of stories that students enjoy.

Which character – as performed by Dana R. Risley – was your favorite?

Being that there are no "character" in this book, I would simply say that Ms. Risley did a wonderful job narrating the stories.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"An allegory for our lives, all of our lives."