The famous Weaving Maiden is a creation myth from China retold by Marie Lukic. Filled with heavenly maidens, Lin and the Ox Star; we learn of the tragic fate of two lovers whose marriage and family are torn apart by the wrath of the Empress of Heaven. This edition includes a prologue of Marie Lukic’s Weaving Maiden play, Silk.

Silk Secret, captures the great success experienced by the Chinese in the silk trade for thousands of years. Hello China consists of a series of texts on China that introduce students to Chinese culture. Texts include multiple-intelligence activities and plays. Mainly illustrated, the Hello Series hopes to ignite student interest in culture.