"Feather Robe of a Hundred Birds" is a Miao legend. Ah Zhuang owns a portrait from which a girl, Ah Cai, steps out alive. She helps a hunter catch a cuckoo for the emperor. The greedy emperor wants more and desires Ah Cai, so he torments the couple. Ah Cai uses her wisdom and skill to weave a magical feather robe, driving the emperor away. They then live happily. The story celebrates love, kindness, and the creativity of Miao folk art.

CAI Gao is a celebrated Chinese children's book illustrator and editor, known for her captivating and culturally rich artwork. Her illustrative style combines traditional Chinese elements with modern narratives, creating engaging stories for young readers. Her work has been internationally recognized, winning the Golden Apple Award at the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava in 1993. She is the first Chinese illustrator to win the BIB Golden Apple and the winner of the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration.

Publishing Time: Mar 2022

Dimension: 50 pages, 250×260mm

Age Group: 5+

Rights Sold: Japanese