Yen Wen-ching. A Strange Journey, 1957. In English

A Strange Journey.
Story by Yen Wen-ching. Adapted by Chang Tsai-hsueh. Illustrator: Liu Chi-yu.
Peking: Foreign Language Press, 1957.
66 pp., 18x12.9 cm.

This is a children's picture book published in 1957 by the Foreign Language Press in Peking (Beijing), representing a period when the People's Republic of China was actively producing literature for international audiences. The story follows a timid eight-year-old girl on a fantastical journey into the land of insects, where she seeks an explanation for her fearfulness. Written by Yen Wen-ching, adapted by Chang Tsai-hsueh, and illustrated by Liu Chi-yu, this book combines narrative with artwork to address childhood emotions and personal growth. Published in English, it served as a tool for cultural exchange, offering foreign readers a glimpse into Chinese children's literature of the post-revolutionary era. As a softcover book in a small format, it is a collectible item for enthusiasts of mid-20th-century illustrated children's books and Sino-foreign cultural publications.