This is a collection of five stories by Yen Wen-ching, a well-known Chinese writer for children. They include fantasy stories as well as stories about animals and plants.The three conceited and lazy kittens did not know at first what a mouse was like, but later, they became diligent and clever under the good care of their mother. Tang Xiaoxi, a boy who loved to play and did not wish to study, liked to wait for the next time whenever he was supposed to work. Only from his mistakes did he learn how to handle well his study and recreation. Stories in this book about the busy bee and how the earthworm turned soil loose for the plants will introduce young readers to the wonder of living on Earth.These stories, told with absorbing interest, are highly educational and informative for children. The book is richly illustrated.About the AuthorYen Wen-ching was born in 1915 in Hupeh Province. He began his writing career in 1935, producing a substantial body of work encompassing prose, short stories, and tales for children. From 1938 to 1945, he served as a teacher in the Department of Literature at the Lu Hsun Arts Institute in Yenan. Following the establishment of the new China in 1949, he held positions such as assistant editor-in-chief of the Northeast Daily and chief editor of the monthly People's Literature. Currently, Yen Wen-ching serves as the Director and Editor-in-chief of the People’s Literature Publishing House.Among his notable works are the novel 'A Man's Sorrow' and the collections of tales for children, including 'Song of the Rivulet' and 'Nan Nan and Uncle Greybeard.'All credits to Guptaji.