Illustrated Picture Book of Chinese Classics, Issue 1: Chinese Idiom Stories

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 captures the essence of the original works, standard phonetic annotations aligned with teaching standards, and original illustrations crafted with artistic care—embark on a soul-stirring journey that will inspire children for a lifetime!
Idioms are the crystallization of thousands of years of Chinese linguistic culture. The hardworking Chinese people, like Yu the Great who tamed the floods, toiled tirelessly, never complaining about their fate. No matter how great the difficulties, they persevered with the unwavering spirit of figures like the bird Jingwei filling the sea or Yu the Fool moving mountains, striving relentlessly until they nurtured the splendid 5,000-year-old culture of China.
Zu Ti, who struck his oar against the river in defiance of hardship, Wang Zun, who enforced the law with unyielding rigor, making even the powerful and tyrannical dare not test the law, Cao Zhi, the literary genius who could compose poetry at the stroke of a pen, and Song Guo’s lazy man who waited foolishly for a rabbit to appear—each vivid story is condensed into a concise and profound idiom, embodying infinite wisdom and rich life lessons.
Chinese idioms are as vast as the sea, reflecting the depth and breadth of Chinese culture. After reading Chinese Idiom Stories, you will realize that behind every gem-like idiom lies a colorful tapestry of social life and profound philosophical insights. Given this, can you not cherish this magnificent cultural treasure and use it appropriately in your writing and daily language?
The newly released Phonetically Annotated and Color-Illustrated Chinese Classics is a series of books meticulously compiled and illustrated, 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 standard phonetic annotations aligned with elementary teaching standards will serve as a bridge for children to understand and appreciate the spirit of traditional Chinese culture.