Young Chun Li catches a golden fish and kindly sets it free, earning a magical pearl that brings his family wealth and good luck at first. But as the pearl's power grows wildly out of control, turning everything it touches into riches, Chun Li must find a way to restore balance before disaster strikes. Inspired by how the twenty-four lakes of the river Min got their name, this folk tale highlights the rewards of compassion and the dangers of unchecked greed.

Manju Gregory's sensitive dual language retelling from Mantra Lingua's World Tales collection features Gua Le's stunning Chinese brush art that immerses readers in Eastern culture. Great for chatting about kindness, fortune, and moral choices with Key Stage 1 and 2 children, it's a vibrant pick for homes or classrooms to discover global traditions through rhymes and clever twists.