"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 "Relieving the State of Zhao by Besieging the State of Wei", instead of confronting head-on a classmate who seizes his belongings, Dahua employs an indirect approach to resolve the issue. In "Waiting at Ease for the Exhausted Enemy", Xiaohua faces the defending champion in a competition and learns to remain calm, conserve strength, and act decisively. In "Hiding a Dagger Behind a Smile", the children learn to be wary of overly friendly strangers to avoid potential danger.

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 1: Crossing the Sea under Camouflage - If game currency paid for doesn't arrive, where did my money go?
Stratagem 2: Relieving the State of Zhao by Besieging the State of Wei - If a classmate takes my things, must I confront them directly?
Stratagem 3: Killing with a Borrowed Knife - Hearing a merchant's comments about a competitor, how should we judge rationally?
Stratagem 4: Waiting at Ease for the Exhausted Enemy - Facing the defending champion in a competition, am I doomed to lose?
Stratagem 5: Looting a Burning House - Threatened by local troublemakers, what should we do?
Stratagem 6: Making a Feint to the East while Attacking in the West - Spotting a thief at the market, how to prevent their escape?
Stratagem 7: Creating Something from Nothing - Good friends are quarreling and giving each other the silent treatment; how can I help them reconcile?
Stratagem 8: Advancing Secretly via an Unknown Path - Should I be tempted by small gifts offered for signing up as a member?
Stratagem 9: Watching the Fire from the Opposite Bank - If classmates form cliques to isolate me, what should I do?
Stratagem 10: Hiding a Dagger Behind a Smile - Meeting a "friendly" stranger, should I trust them?