Can you recommend a nice Chinese bedtime story?

One nice bedtime story is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. It follows Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world. There are talking animals, crazy tea parties, and all sorts of absurd adventures. Reading it at bedtime can transport you into a dream - like state.

One nice bedtime story is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. It follows Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world full of curious creatures like the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter. The dream - like quality of the story can lull you into a peaceful sleep.

A good Chinese bedtime story is often one that has a positive ending. It gives children a sense of security and hope. Stories like 'The Foolish Old Man Who Removed the Mountains' show that with perseverance, good things can happen. And the rhythm of the story also matters. If it has a certain cadence, like some rhyming Chinese children's stories, it can be very soothing and nice for bedtime.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a very nice bedtime story. It tells the adventures of a little prince from his own tiny planet. The story is full of profound thoughts about friendship, love, and the nature of adults. The beautiful illustrations and simple yet deep language make it a perfect choice to end a day.

Sure. There is a story about the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Once upon a time, there was a poor cowherd. His only companion was an old ox. One day, the ox suddenly spoke and told the cowherd that he could go to the river and meet the Weaver Girl, a fairy from the heavens. The cowherd did as he was told and fell in love with the Weaver Girl. They got married and had a happy life. But the Queen Mother of the West didn't allow a fairy to marry a mortal. So she used her hairpin to create a river in the sky to separate them. Eventually, they were allowed to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, which is known as Qixi Festival.

One more is 'The Magic Pillow'. A child finds a magic pillow. When the child lies on it, it takes the child on a journey to a land of gentle breezes and sweet-smelling flowers. The child has a wonderful adventure before falling asleep.

Sure. One popular Chinese bedtime story is 'The Magic Paintbrush'. It's about a boy who has a magic paintbrush that can turn whatever he paints into real things. He uses it to help the poor people in his village by painting food, houses and clothes for them. But a greedy official hears about it and tries to steal the paintbrush. However, his greed always makes the things he paints with the stolen brush turn into disasters.

Sure. 'Journey to the West' is a very popular Chinese novel. It tells the story of the Monkey King and his companions' adventures on their journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Another great one is 'Dream of the Red Chamber', which depicts the rise and fall of a noble family and complex relationships within it.

You can start by looking in your local library. There are often sections dedicated to children's bedtime stories. Just browse through the shelves and you'll likely find some great ones.

A nice bedtime story is one that evokes a sense of security and relaxation. Maybe it has soft illustrations or familiar settings. And it often ends on a positive note to give sweet dreams.