Books to explore after the Guardians of the New Moon series

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 Chinese myths, with historical and cultural context. 

The Great Race gently introduces and celebrates Chinese culture in a fun and vibrant way. This read-aloud story also provides a great stepping stone for introducing other cultural ideas to young children.

Professor Brownston recounts the story of two ancestors, whose quest to observe and document mythical phenomena leads them across ancient China. A compelling picture book, sure to captivate young readers who enjoy fantasy adventure tales.

In this gorgeous book featuring the stories of thirteen goddesses from different cultures – Sumeria (now Iraq), China, Mexico, Japan, Nigeria, Greece, Ireland and many more – Xanthe Gresham-Knight reminds us of the powerful women of myth and legend who have always had our backs. 

Whether your preference is for magic, absurdity, horror, romance, history or spirituality, there will be plenty to enjoy in this retelling of ancient tales that have their origin in a tradition of centuries-old oral storytelling. 

Billy Chan would rather spend his summer surfing than travelling to China for summer camp – but little does he know, he’s about to become whisked off for a fantastic adventure involving dragons, magic, and a battle to save the world…