Three-Character Classic -- The First Growth Power Book Collection (Color·Phonetic Annotation·Illustrated Edition)

Author: Qu Bo
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: "The Three Character Classic" is one of China's most renowned ancient children's enlightenment texts, traditionally attributed to Wang Yinglin, a prominent scholar from the Southern Song Dynasty. It has beened in China for over 700 years and has reached a level of household familiarity. The Three Character Classic underwent a long period of development from its initial form to its final structure, with continuous revisions and enrichments throughout history. In the early years of the Republic of China, the great scholar Zhang Taiyan personally corrected and revised the text, promoting it vigorously. In recent years, UNESCO included it in the "World Children's Moral Education Series," demonstrating its profound influence. The Three Character Classic has achieved great success, primarily due to its rich content, which covers everything from astronomy, geography, and dynastic changes to the Hundred Schools of Thought, famous figures, and notable objects. It can be considered a "mini" of history, society, and life. Over 700 years of educational practice have proven that the Three Character Classic is indeed highly effective in inspiring children's minds, cultivating moral values, fostering national awareness, and shaping humanistic spirit. The text has been beloved by children throughout the ages, mainly because of its engaging and lively form. Although the entire book consists of only over a thousand characters, the language is concise, the structure is rigorous, with each sentence consisting of three characters and rhyming, making it easy to read and memorize like a children's song, full of fun and memorable. If a child can familiarize themselves with "The Three Character Classic" during their early years, it will lay a solid foundation for them in Chinese humanistic culture, benefiting them throughout their lives. This book incorporates relevant anecdotes and common knowledge after each group of sentences to enrich children's reading. Additionally, to make it easier for children to read and memorize, the book is annotated with Pinyin and accompanied by exquisite illustrations. We hope, through this approach, to encourage children to engage with and appreciate classics, immerse themselves in the sunlight of traditional culture, and become pioneers of the new era!