About the Book : Get ready for another wildly fun folk tale adventure with the Monkey King! In this vibrant follow-up billingual picture book, the newly immortal Wukong must prove his worth by facing the grueling Cloud Master Trials. With his unruly arrogance and lack of patience, the mighty monkey struggles through tests of delicate cloud shaping, precarious cloud bridge walking, and the ultimate challenge - summoning the sacred Flying Nimbus cloud. Laughs and mishaps abound as the brash Monkey King's endless mischief threatens to derail him at every turn. Can the impulsive prankster learn to master the ways of discipline and focus? Or will Wukong's overconfident antics lead to his downfall among the clouds? Discover whether this slippery trickster has what it takes in an engaging journey of humility, perseverance, and self-discovery! Who It's For : Leap into the enchanting world of Chinese mythology with this vibrant bilingual retelling of the legendary Monkey King's origins! Filled with colorful illustrations and endless humor, kids aged 4-8 will be captivated by the comical misadventures of the mischievous monkey trickster Wukong. With the story presented in both English and simplified Chinese (and pinyin), parents and children alike can delight in Wukong's spiritual awakening while introducing the magic of the Chinese language. An ideal blend of entertainment and cultural enrichment, this energetic picture book makes the perfect stepping stone for little ones eager to explore Chinese folk tales and mythology. About the Author : Aiden Wu is a Chinese-American author dedicated to reimagining classic tales from Asia with innovative flair and modern resonance. Drawing from his cross-cultural upbringing, Wu crafts whimsical stories that act as both mirrors to ancient mythological wisdom and windows into culturally authentic, meaningful reading experiences for today's young readers. With each book, he hopes to inspire the next generation's journey of self-discovery and open-minded appreciation for diverse folk traditions. 关于本书: 准备好继续美猴王的另一个令人兴奋的民间故事冒险吧!在这本充满活力的双语绘本续作中,刚获得长生不老的悟空必须通过艰难的云端大师考验来证明自己的实力。这个无法无天、缺乏耐心的悟空在塑造云朵、小心翼翼地行走在云索上,以及最终的挑战——召唤神圣的飞行云彩时,都举步维艰。粗鲁的美猴王无穷无尽的恶作剧让他一次次陷入狼狈境地。这个冲动的恶作剧大王能否学会自律和专注的方式?还是悟空自负的恶行会让他在云端溃不成军?一起来体验这段充满谦逊、坚持和自我发现的励志历程,看看这个滑头大王是否够格! 谁是读者对象: 让我们跃入中国神话的迷人世界,一同体验这个充满活力的美猴王起源双语重述吧!绚丽多彩的插图和无穷无尽的幽默情节,将吸引4-8岁的孩子们,被这个调皮捣蛋的悟空猴子的滑稽冒险所深深迷住。故事以英语和简体中文(附拼音)两种文字呈现,让父母和孩子们一同欣赏悟空的精神觉醒,同时领略汉语的神奇魔力。将娱乐和文化熏陶完美融合,这本活力四射的绘本就是小朋友们渴望探索中国民间传说和神话的理想垫脚石。 吴爱程 是一位将经典亚洲民间故事重新演绎的华裔美国作家。受益于多元文化的成长环境,他笔下的作品洋溢着创新的活力和当代的共鸣。吴爱程的小说如同一面镜子,映射着源自古老神话的智慧火种,同时也为现代年轻读者打开了一扇观察地道文化的窗口。他希望通过每一本书,都能启发下一代踏上自我发现的旅程,以开放包容的心态欣赏多元的民间传统,并持续学习中文语言。