Phonetic Color Illustration Book of Chinese Classics, Issue 1: The Story of Chinese Characters

Author: Li Yufu, Editor-in-Chief
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features:
A fresh approach to telling classic stories,
Unique illustrations that complement vivid text.
Concise and beautiful text that aligns with teaching standards,
Original artwork crafted with artistic care, offering a soul-stirring journey that influences children's lives.
Chinese characters are one of the world's oldest and most widely used writing systems. They are an invaluable legacy passed down from our ancestors, becoming more precious with time. Did you know? The oldest existing Chinese characters are the oracle bone script and bronze inscriptions from the Shang Dynasty, dating back approximately 3,500 years. From oracle bone script, gold script, seal script, to the modern simplified characters, each character carries a vivid and interesting story.
The character for "10,000" () in oracle bone script resembles a scorpion;
The character for "sky" () in oracle bone script looks like a standing human figure;
The character for "tree" () in oracle bone script resembles a small tree with branches, leaves, and roots;
The character for "north" () in oracle bone script looks like two people standing back-to-back.
Tracing the origins of Chinese characters, you'll discover the fascinating evolution of this ancient script. Here, you can read the beautiful history of Chinese characters and learn about their past and present. Starting here, learning Chinese characters becomes easy and enjoyable. In the joy of reading, you'll uncover the wonderful stories hidden behind the winding strokes of these characters.
The newly released Illustrated Classic Chinese is a series of books meticulously drawn and edited based on the original works, specially dedicated to young readers. The exquisite illustrations by talented artists perfectly complement the text, vividly recreating the rich social life and profound artistic realm of the original works. The expressive text, lifelike illustrations, and standardized phonetic annotations aligned with primary school teaching standards will serve as a bridge for children to understand and appreciate the essence of traditional Chinese culture.