Chinese Original Works

Rights Sold: simplified Chinese #1 Bestseller on Emotional Healing

A surreal journey of self-awakening, where reality and dreams intertwine, unlocking the long-buried soul of a woman caught in a monotonous life. Lin Lu, once a researcher in Antarctica, returns to her hometown to care for her mother, who is in a vegetative state. For seven years, she leads a dull life as a high school teacher, her spirit numbed by routine. However, when she reunites with Yu Chen, a free-spirited, unconventional truck driver, Lin Lu’s world begins to shift. Together, they traverse the line between reality and dream.

In a narrative where the boundaries between history and imagination blur, the main characters embarks on a journey through centuries along a river, only to discover that reality is not what it seems. In this unique narrative, elementary school teacher Roa and her ever-evolving AI assistant Riv embark on a fascinating journey through time, tracing the course of the Tamsui River from 1582 to 1983. Using ancient texts and archival materials, they reconstruct pivotal events along the riverbanks. However, as their journey unfolds, they uncover that history is not merely a record of truths but a complex tapestry woven with inconsistencies, interpretations, and imagination. This raises a profound question: what is the true meaning of documenting and studying history?

What? Doing nothing isn’t a valid career choice? With the ambition of a sloth, this noblewoman is unexpectedly thrust into detective work! Meet Yardinis, a noblewoman who traded her privileged life for a police badge in the small town of Pagma, hoping for a leisurely escape. Instead, she finds herself knee-deep in chaos—protecting a diva, searching for lost cats and missing children, and managing protests. Just when she thinks it can’t get worse, a notorious serial killer escapes from prison, turning the little town into a crime scene.

Rights sold: English, Simplified Chinese (China), Simplified Chinese (Malaysia) Won the Golden Tripod Awards, Openbook Book of the Year, Best Children’s Book Award

Rights sold: English, Korean, Thai, Slovak, Simplified Chinese Ahhhh, look at the office of Mr. Minister, the kitchen of his wife, the room of her child, and the place of the homeless man… what a mess they made! With illustrations in details and interesting repetition cycle of the texts, this simple story, just like a modern fable, is full of sense of humor and implied meaning.

Rights Sold: simplified Chinese In our everyday lives, we’re surrounded by creatures large and small, and if we look closely, we’ll see that their lives are full of surprises. This book features one of the most common species of ants in Taiwan (gray-black spiny ants) as the protagonist to bring readers into a world of fascinating creatures.

Rights Sold: English, Korean, Estonian The Bus is about to leave, so the bus driver asks the passengers to take out their tickets. Suddenly, a blast of wind blows everyone's tickets far away. The driver decides right away that he should get back the tickets. Therefore, the passengers follow the driver and embark on their journey, from the city to the incredible places! They ascend the mountains, climb the cliffs, and pass the seaside and the snow; they meet the fairy, the sea dragon king, and the snow monster… they even break into the racing tracks! At last, in the place where the sun sets, they find the tickets on a tall tree. Will they get back the tickets without a hitch? What amazing scene will there be on the tree? Hsu-Kung Liu uses orange and blue as his main colors throughout the book. His brushstrokes are simple and of childlike fun, and by using lively lines and large areas of color, he successfully presents a sense of vibrancy. His unique sense of humor makes this seemingly unrestrained story a little more philosophical and warm. (sourced from Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award website)

English Translation Available In a peaceful forest, three little mice lived happily. One day, a mysterious large cardboard box fell from the sky and landed right at their doorstep. To their surprise, the box was filled with cans of tea! The clever little mice transformed the box into a cozy teahouse, sharing the fragrant tea with their fellow forest residents.

Selected by China Central Television as one of the Ten Children’s Book of 2024 A tale of brave guardianship, A journey towards emotional liberation

A story about friendship, sharing, and unexpected surprises. Wednesday Bakery is the popular bakery that opens only on Wednesday. Living just above the bakery, Glasses Cat and Leaf Dog anticipate each week’s fresh breads. Their love for the pastries makes it a perfect weekly routine!

How old is the apple? How old is the running dog? How old is the light from the lamp? How old is the cake? How old is the candle? And me? How old am I? Inspired by conversations with her own children, award-winning author Hsia Hsia uses vivid words to respond to children’s endless question. Working with renowned illustrator Soupy Tang who specializes in capturing details of the daily life, the words become mellow colored imagery of animals and everyday objects, the playmates and guardians of children.