A Clown’s Tears

Introduction:
A Clown’s Tears traces Chaplin’s childhood and the difficulties he faced trying to become an actor--how his tears brought joy to all who saw him.

The Secret of the Steam

Introduction:
James Watt was curious about the steam from a tea kettle, so he was able to invent the steam engine and usher in the industrial revolution in Europe. Relying on his talents and determination, the young boy became the Master of Steam.

The Cloth Ball Boy

Introduction:
Pele loved to kick the football since he was a little boy. On his seventh birthday, his present was a real football from his dad. When he was seventeen, he was selected for the Brazilian national team. Eventually, Pele won the World Cup with Brazil and was known to his fans as the Black Pearl.

The Rescue

Introduction:
Ten-year-old Jordan must face his deepest fears. Will he risk his life to aid in the rescue of this person, knowing his parents died at sea and his brother Peter is still missing?

Mission I’m-possible

Introduction:
All people in a small school will move to a new campus. Suddenly, the earthquake happens and causes the bus to fall down a valley into a creek. How does everybody work as one and overcome this challenge?

Little Pomelo, Big Orange

Story by Ru, Yue,
Illustrated by Wu, Jia-Hong

Introduction:
Everyone wants to fit in. Sometimes we do things we normally wouldn’t in the hopes that others will like us. A naughty tangerine is thrown from her basket and tries to ift in with the oranges and pomelos, but ends up getting in trouble. In the end, she learns that it’s best just to be yourself.

The Rooster Who Lost His Necklace

Introduction:
Gugu misplaces the golden necklace which the farmer gives him. A field mouse tells Gugu to make a fake necklace out of straw, which he does. Will Gugu be caught in his lie?

Alan the Hunter

Introduction:
One day, a hunter named Alan finds a shiny diamond in the mountains. After that, digging for diamonds becomes Alan’s most important pursuit. Will he strike it rich and find fortune? While he’s digging in the mountains, something unexpected happens to Alan, adding another twist to this interesting tale.