The Monkey King: The Classic Chinese Tale for Children is inspired by Chinese folktales and legends about Monkey, King of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, Great Sage Equal to Heaven
Long ago, the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Heavens, was so unhappy that China was in great turmoil that he even considered destroying its people. The Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin, suggested another way: find Lord Buddha's scriptures in India and bring them back to China, which would help the Chinese become peaceful and kind. This tale is about the beginnings of this journey, and how Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy join the quest.
