"This book, New and Old Tales of Vegetables by Hong Jicheng, is a unique collection of traditional Chinese stories that was published in 1596. In this book, the author combined the wisdom and philosophy of the East with a unique view of the plant world, anthropomorphizing vegetables , to convey important life lessons to the reader. In the first volume of "New Tales of Vegetables" you will find exciting stories about the adventures of vegetables, their thoughts and feelings. And in the second volume of "Old Tales of Vegetables" you will find classic stories that have become eternal masterpieces of Chinese literature. This book impresses with its originality and depth of content, reminding the reader of the importance of respect for nature and mutual understanding with the surrounding world. Deepening your understanding of the bounty of nature and the subtleties of interpersonal relationships, anyone who opens the pages of this book will find in it a piece of wisdom that will forever remain in the heart."