The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, A Famous Chinese Folk Tale

The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl is a gentle retelling of one of China's most beloved folktales, a story of devotion, courage, kindness, and hope.

Long ago, a kind young cowherd named Niulang cared for an old, wise ox. One day, he met Zhinu, the heavenly Weaver Girl, whose smile was as gentle as moonlight. Their friendship blossomed into love, but when the Queen Mother of Heaven separated them with a river of stars, their love touched every creature on Earth.

With luminous watercolor-style illustrations, glowing skies, and a magical bridge of magpies, this picture book invites young readers to look up at the night sky and discover a timeless legend about love that even the stars cannot break.

Perfect for bedtime reading, family story time, multicultural learning, and children who love myths, legends, and magical tales from around the world.