Beyond the Mountains and Seas

Ancient Legends. Extraordinary Creatures. Five Unforgettable Adventures.

What if every mountain, river, and distant land held a creature waiting to be discovered?

Step into the extraordinary world of Beyond the Mountains and Seas, a five-book illustrated children’s series inspired by the Shan Hai Jing (The Classic of Mountains and Seas), one of ancient China’s most fascinating collections of mythical creatures, legendary places, and fantastic stories.

Across the Southern Mountains, Western Mountains, Western Frontiers, Northern Mountains, and Eastern Mountains, young explorers will encounter over 140 mythical creatures unlike anything they have seen before. Meet fantastic beasts, magical birds, mysterious fish, powerful mountain guardians, dragons, and legendary beings whose stories have captured imaginations for more than two thousand years.

Created especially for curious readers ages 6–9, the series brings Chinese mythology and folklore to life through colorful illustrations, lively kid-friendly storytelling, and interactive features that turn every creature into a new discovery. Name Detective invites children to decode imaginative creature names, while Wonder Together, Let’s Think, and Culture Connection prompts spark conversations about animals, nature, science, character, history, imagination, and culture.

Perfect for children who love mythical creatures, fantasy, unusual animals, world mythology, Chinese legends, and ancient civilizations, Beyond the Mountains and Seas is equally at home on a family bookshelf, in an elementary classroom, or in a school or public library. For parents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging multicultural children’s books, the series offers an inviting way to introduce young readers to Chinese cultural heritage while encouraging curiosity, conversation, and imagination.

Five journeys. 148 mythical creatures. More than two thousand years of imagination waiting to be explored.

Which mountain will you explore first?