Three Character Classic

Author: Zhou Yue Ming
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Since the Song Dynasty, "The Three Character Classic" has been a must-read textbook for children before they start school. It is the work with the greatest influence and widest dissemination among Chinese children. In terms of content and form, it presents a concise introduction to China's history, traditional culture, and daily life in a three-character-per-line structure. It is not only easy to recite but also very simple to memorize.
There are two theories about the author of "The Three Character Classic": one suggests it was written by Wang Yinglin of the Southern Song Dynasty, while the other claims it was composed by Zhou Shi in the late Song Dynasty. As for the history after the Song Dynasty, it is believed to have been added by later generations, and it is now impossible to verify it precisely.
Although the original intention of writing "The Three Character Classic" was to serve as an elementary textbook for children, parents should not be too impatient when reading it with their little ones. They should not expect children to fully understand the content or recognize all the characters in a short period of time, as this may increase children's psychological burden and even make them lose interest in reading classics!
The golden period for children's memory development is before the age of 13, and reading classics is an excellent way to exercise their memory. The method of reading classics is simple: as long as parents have patience and approach it with a playful mindset, reading it with their children in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere can naturally make children fall in love with it!
This book also comes with a sing-along reading CD. Parents can choose any relaxed time to play it for their little ones—whether before sleep, during car rides, or while preparing dinner. Any free time that parents can think of and that children enjoy is the best time to read classics. Following along with the CD is also a fun and easy way to enjoy it!