故事新讀本: 第一冊

This collection brings together a dozen short tales designed especially for children in the early primary grades. Arranged into eight thematic sections—wisdom, diligence, courage, and more—the stories are written in clear, lively language that invites young listeners to follow along. Each episode is presented like a mini‑chapter, pairing two related anecdotes under a catchy title.

One tale shows a clever boy named Wen‑yan pouring water into a deep tree hollow to coax a lost ball back to the surface, turning panic into laughter. Another recounts Sima Guang breaking a large water jar with a stone to free a friend who fell in, and a third follows young Cao Chong, who gauges an elephant’s weight by watching how far a boat sinks, highlighting simple, inventive thinking.

Each story ends with a short note about the real historical figure, inviting kids to learn more. The gentle morals are woven naturally, making the collection both entertaining and thought‑provoking for young listeners.