"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 "Lure the Tiger Out of the Mountains", children learn to recognize the petty tricks thieves use to divert attention, thereby strengthening their vigilance. In "Cast a Brick to Attract Jade", faced with marketing temptations like "recharge rebates", they understand that there is often a real motive behind so-called free lunches. In "Fish in Troubled Waters", they realize that staying clear-headed amidst information chaos and verifying the other party's identity before transferring money is by no means unnecessary. In "Bolt the Door to Catch the Thief", they learn how to calmly and effectively respond and control the situation when encountering a thief in an enclosed space like a bus.

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 13: Beat the Grass to Startle the Snake - If I suspect a classmate took my thing, how should I get it back?
Stratagem 14: Raise a Corpse from the Dead - How can we deal with those annoying rats that just won't leave?
Stratagem 15: Lure the Tiger Out of the Mountains - How should we guard against thieves' petty tricks?
Stratagem 16: Letting the Enemy Off to Catch Him Later - My classmate's pranks have gone too far; should I keep silent forever?
Stratagem 17: Cast a Brick to Attract Jade - Recharge rebates—can there really be a free lunch?
Stratagem 18: Capture the Ringleader to Capture the Bandits - How can we take back the basketball court that's been unreasonably occupied?
Stratagem 19: Take Away the Firewood from Under the Pot - How to prevent harmful cultures from invading the campus?
Stratagem 20: Fish in Troubled Waters - Is verifying the other party's identity before an online transfer unnecessary?
Stratagem 21: The Cicada Sheds Its Shell - What can we do if threatened and cornered by off-campus bullies?
Stratagem 22: Bolt the Door to Catch the Thief - What should we do if we encounter a thief on the bus?