Mandarin Stories Tagged “a2”
16 Mandarin stories tagged “a2”.
Little Red Riding Hood
Mandarin version of Little Red Riding Hood: a girl carrying food to Grandma meets a wolf in the forest.
Three Little Pigs
Mandarin version of The Three Little Pigs: three homes face a wolf, and careful work proves strongest.
Waiting by the Stump
A farmer abandons his crops to wait for another lucky rabbit, then discovers what his waiting has cost.
Sima Guang Smashes the Water Vat
Sima Guang breaks a water vat to save a friend while the other children run for help.
Foolish Old Man Moves the Mountains
An old man and his family begin moving two mountains that block their road, one basket at a time.
Bundle of Sticks
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a father teaches his quarrelling sons the strength of staying united.
Dog, the Cock, and the Fox
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a clever cock sends a hungry fox to wake the dog below.
Eagle and the Jackdaw
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a small jackdaw copies an eagle and gets caught in a sheep's wool.
Lion Ignores the Donkey
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a powerful lion chooses to ignore a donkey's insults instead of fighting.
Oxen and the Wheels
In this Mandarin A2 fable, two oxen keep pulling a heavy cart while its noisy wheels complain.
Shepherd Boy and the Wolf
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a shepherd boy's false alarms cost him help when a wolf truly comes.
Tortoise and the Ducks
A Mandarin A2 retelling in which a tortoise forgets the ducks' warning and falls after opening his mouth.
Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a country mouse chooses a simple safe home over rich food in the city.
Wolf and the Crane
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a crane saves a wolf but receives a threatening answer instead of a reward.
Wolf and the Kid
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a young goat tricks a wolf into singing so nearby dogs hear him.
Lord Ye Loves Dragons
A man fills his home with dragon art, but a visit from a real dragon reveals what he truly loves.