The friends

Meet Wukong and friends.

The friends who wander through our bedtime stories — one picture and a few kind words each.

In the stories so far

These friends already wander through the books on our shelf.

Our curious hero

Sun Wukong

Curious and playful, sometimes impatient, and willing to practice. Little mishaps can be funny while he learns with dignity. He is allowed to feel disappointed and take a rest.

One of Wukong's best friends

Pigsy

Warm and companionable, fond of little snacks and comfortable rests. He makes friends laugh, holds a bicycle seat and stays beside a tired friend.

A steady, thoughtful friend

Sandy

A gentle, steady adult friend who notices what might help and quietly gets a spare cup or towel ready. He can be endearingly overprepared and laugh at himself, while supporting friends’ own attempts instead of taking over. He can ask for help and learn alongside them.

A lively friend who loves to ride

Jade Rabbit

She is lively, kind and sporty, and loves cycling and skating. She notices the moon and little shapes around her, has ideas of her own, and encourages friends gently while giving them room to go at their own pace.

Little Dragon King

Ao Bing · Little Dragon King

Gentle and curious, likes water and noticing small details. Can hesitate, then learn to speak up and try bravely. Quiet, but close to his friends.

A new friend with a little fan

Princess Iron Fan

She is warm, energetic and loves kites and outdoor games. Eager to help, she sometimes fans a little too hard, then stops to listen and tries a gentler breeze.

A new friend

Nezha

Lively and brave, eager to try something new. Sometimes acts before thinking and learns to pause, listen and accept help. He is not always better at things than Wukong.

A new friend from the Moon Palace

Chang’e

Gentle, curious and generous with ideas. She enjoys watching the moon and practicing alongside friends.

A kind, patient new friend

Tang Monk

Kind, patient and curious, Tang Monk likes to look closely and listen to his friends. He helps everyone try one small step at a time, and enjoys learning new things alongside them.

Coming up next

These friends are drawn and waiting for their very first story — they have not appeared in a published book yet.

Coming upA new friend

Bull King

Helpful and earnest, sometimes quietly proud of his strength. He can ask for help too, and learns to use a gentle touch and take his time.

Coming upA bright new friend

White Dragon Horse

Gentle and lively, White Dragon Horse enjoys playing alongside friends and taking a little trot. A little proud of a tidy mane, this friend can laugh when the wind tousles it. Independent and kind, this friend can speak up about what is needed and choose to rest.