Arlene Mosel

When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names. Illustrated Chinese folk tale describes how the Chinese came to give all their children short names.

When the eldest son falls into the well, too much time is spent pronouncing his name. The Chinese, according to legend, vowed to give all their children short names from that time on.

Presents four traditional Chinese stories for children, and features the title selection, along with "The Funny Little Woman," "The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks," and "Crow Boy."