Xiong Liang facts for kids

Xiong Liang (熊亮) is a famous Chinese artist and writer. He creates beautiful picture books for children. His stories often mix old Chinese traditions with new ideas. He is known for his unique drawing style and deep storytelling. He is also sometimes known as Kim Xiong.

Amazing Awards and Recognitions

Xiong Liang has received several important awards for his work. These awards show how much his books are loved and respected around the world.

• In 2018, he was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. This is a very important international award. It is given to authors and illustrators who have made a lasting contribution to children's literature. Many people call it the "Little Nobel Prize" for children's books.
• In 2017, he won a Chen Bochui Children's Literature Award. He received this award for his book Walk With the Wind (《和风一起散步》). This is one of China's top awards for children's literature.

Exploring Xiong Liang's Books

Xiong Liang has written and illustrated many wonderful books. His stories often feature traditional Chinese characters and themes. Here are some of his popular titles:

• 《兔儿爷》 The Toy Rabbit Story, Heryin Books, Inc., USA, 2005.
• 《小石狮》 A Little Stone Lion
• 《土将》 The Earthen General
• 《小年兽》 The New Year Monster
• 《灶王爷》 Kitchen God
• 《武松打虎》 《Wu Song Fights the Tiger》
• Family Tree
• 《屠龙族》 Dragon Slayers
• 《梅雨怪》 Monster Plum Rain
• 《一切有心》 All Determined To
• 《月亮朋友》 The Moon, My Friend
• 《月亮上的筵席》 Teatime on the Moon (2012)
• 《野孩子》 The Wild Child (2013)
• 《和风一起散步》 Walk With the Wind
• 《中国经典 1》Classical Chinese Stories 1
• 《中国经典 2》Classical Chinese Stories 2
• 《中国经典 3》Classical Chinese Stories 3
• 《中国经典 4》Classical Chinese Stories 4
• 《中国经典 5》Classical Chinese Stories 5
• 《长坂坡》
• 《金刚师》
• 《穿墙术》
• 《南瓜和尚》
• 《一园青菜成了精》
• 《大鸟的自行车房》
• Le chat general Zhang Fei
• Le gentil monstre