Hello, Forbidden City: Eunuchs and Palace Maids • 你好啊，故宮‧太監與宮女

Chinese history need not be dull or boring! Learn about life inside historical Forbidden City for Eunuchs and Palace Maids through through this book, which feature simple text, cute illustrations, and hilarious dialogue!

The palace is huge, how many eunuchs are there?

Why is it "scary" to become a eunuch?

What happens when a eunuch gets old and can no longer work?

Where do you hire palace maids?

What skills do palace maids have to know and learn?

Do palace maids get time off on weekends?

In the format of questions-and-answers in each spread, these books highlights life for those inside this infamous palace, from the emperor, all the way to the palace maids.

The books use language and ideas that are highly relatable to our young readers, so they can learn, laugh, and have fun while learning about this part in Chinese history!

Check out the other books in the Hello, Forbidden City series!