The Southern Mountains: 26 Amazing Creatures from Ancient China
What if every mountain hid a creature no one had ever seen before?
Begin an extraordinary journey through ancient Chinese mythology with The Southern Mountains, the first adventure in the Beyond the Mountains and Seas series. Inspired by the Shan Hai Jing (The Classic of Mountains and Seas), one of China’s oldest and most fascinating classics, this beautifully illustrated children’s book introduces young readers to 26 mythical creatures from a world of mysterious mountains, forests, and rivers.
Meet magical beasts, unusual birds, powerful mountain guardians, and creatures unlike anything in the world today. Through lively, child-friendly storytelling, these ancient legends become accessible to a new generation of young explorers. Name Detective invites children to unlock the meaning behind imaginative creature names, while Wonder Together, Let’s Think, and Culture Connection prompts encourage them to explore nature, science, character, history, and culture along the way.
Perfect for curious readers ages 6–9, families, classrooms, and libraries, The Southern Mountains is an inviting introduction to Chinese mythology, world folklore, and a remarkable ancient classic that has inspired imaginations for more than two thousand years.
Open the book. Cross the first mountain. The adventure begins here.
