"This series uses vividly illustrated stories to not only interpret ancient Chinese military strategies, but also inspire associations with practical wisdom for modern life. The contemporary artistic style is visually appealing, making this a children's book truly worth owning. While healthy interpersonal relationships should not be built on cunning schemes, the thoughtful application of the Thirty-Six Stratagems can indeed help children better navigate certain life challenges."
— Tan Banghe, Professor, School of Chinese Language and Literature, Central China Normal University

★ This book transforms the ancient Chinese classic The Thirty‑Six Stratagems into fun comics, using everyday stories to help young readers understand and apply these timeless strategies – effectively lowering the barrier to this classic.
★ 110 real historical cases are combined with modern life scenarios (such as online safety and school social situations), directly addressing parents’ concerns about child safety.
★ Over 360 full‑color comics created by a team of veteran illustrators, with a visual style that easily appeals to young readers.
★ The book helps children develop critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, extending from handling daily challenges at school and at home to cultivating decision‑making abilities and leadership qualities in teenagers.

This series consists of 3 volumes: "Volume 1", "Volume 2" and "Volume 3".

*Note:"The 36 Stratagems", interpreted in this book, holds a status in the field of strategic classics comparable to "The Art of War", together forming the core of Eastern wisdom. Just as "The Art of War" has become essential reading in Western business schools and military academies, the thinking behind the "The 36 Stratagems" has been applied in leadership and management practices by international figures such as Konosuke Matsushita and former U.S. President Richard Nixon. This book aims to transform this time-tested "Eastern Strategic Think Tank" into a fun tutorial for cultivating the next generation's problem-solving.

Acquaintance crime, online fraud, campus violence, harmful cultural influences... daily life is full of hidden dangers and problems. Without an absolutely safe "vacuum" environment, how can children enhance their strategic thinking to avoid danger, protect themselves and solve problems?

This is an educational manga for children aged 8-12, transforming the ancient Chinese military classic "The 36 Stratagems" into an easy-to-understand life guide through comic stories. The narrative follows the daily experiences of elementary school students Dahua and Xiaohua, showing how they use the wisdom of the 36 Stratagems to tackle real-world problems.

For example, in the stratagem "Remove the Ladder After Climbing," faced with a toy store's promise of "free upgrades", children learn to identify the potential bait-and-switch trap behind it and no longer believe easily. In the "Empty Fort Strategy", when followed by a suspicious person, they imitate Zhuge Liang's composure, buying time and seeking help to resolve the crisis. In "Exit is the Best Strategy", they understand that when facing dangers they cannot handle, taking the initiative to withdraw, like Liu Bang did, is not cowardice but a wise move to preserve strength.

Each problem corresponds to a stratagem from the 36 Stratagems, with each strategy demonstrated through dual interpretation of historical cases and modern scenarios. Historical parts are presented as short cases (like ancient war stories), while modern parts focus on familiar situations for children.

The core of the book is to impart a "strategic thinking mode" — how to analyze problems, formulate plans, and respond flexibly, while helping children learn strategic thinking, self-protection, and interpersonal skills. This highly aligns with the "4C abilities" (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity) emphasized in Western education. Through the manga format, complex strategies become intuitive, making it suitable as supplementary reading for school Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or family education.

Stratagem 25: Swap the Beams and Pillars - Why do some online shops sell items that look exquisite but turn out to be defective upon arrival?
Stratagem 26: Point at the Mulberry Tree While Cursing the Locust Tree - The noise downstairs is too loud and affecting my studies; what should I do?
Stratagem 27: Feign Madness Without Going Insane - How should we stop someone who is pretending to be a ghost or deity?
Stratagem 28: Remove the Ladder After Climbing - The toy store promises free equipment upgrades; should we believe it?
Stratagem 29: Blossoms on a Tree - Merchant advertisements are dazzling; can we easily believe them?
Stratagem 30: Turn from a Guest into the Host - I've left a bad impression on classmates and teachers; what should I do?
Stratagem 31: The Beauty Trap - How should we choose between important exams and a long-desired game console?
Stratagem 32: The Empty Fort Strategy - What should we do if we encounter someone tailing us?
Stratagem 33: The Counter-espionage Stratagem - Someone is collecting my personal information; should I provide it to them?
Stratagem 34: The Self-injury Stratagem - How should I劝阻 classmates chasing and roughhousing in the classroom?