The love of the sun

Author: Zhang Qiusheng
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The "Contemporary Chinese Children's Prose-Poetry Masterpieces Series" consists of seven volumes. From the content of the works, there is both the rustic charm of Minnan and the grassland emotions of the northern frontier; both the clapping and singing of green leaves in the forest and the toasting praise of lotus pods in the lotus pond; both the fishing songs of the East Sea and the fairy tales of the countryside; both the customs and cultures of ethnic minorities on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the joyful laughter of children in the Jiangnan water towns; both the thirst for knowledge in schools and the call of nature. It is truly rich and diverse. Each work has its own unique characteristics: some emphasize structure, some are devoted to the beauty of nature, some have a recurring rhythmic sense, some blend scenery and emotion, some are filled with fairy-tale elements, and some contain profound philosophical insights. The writers, with their own childlike hearts and poetic spirits, have created different worlds of love and beauty for children. Their diverse personalities and styles make this series vibrant and colorful. The publication of this series will be beneficial for promoting the development of children's prose-poetry in China, enriching children's reading, and enhancing their aesthetic and cultural literacy.
This is one of the volumes in the "Contemporary Chinese Children's Prose-Poetry Masterpieces Series." The author has been engaged in children's literature creation for over 40 years and has published over 70 works, including poetry, fairy tales, and prose collections such as Roses in the Schoolyard, Little Handkerchief Fairy Tales, Selected Fairy Tales of Zhang Qiusheng, Gently Rocking, Little Cradle, The City Magician, Fairy Tales in the Attic, and The Autobiography of the Leo Rabbit. His works have won numerous awards, including the National Outstanding Children's Literature Award, the Song Qingling Children's Literature Award, the Bing Xin New Book Award, the Chen Bochu Children's Literature Award, the Zhang Tianyi Fairy Tale and Fable Award, and the Yang Huan Children's Literature Award in Taiwan.
This book, created with the author's own childlike heart and poetic spirit, has crafted a world of love and beauty for children. Its publication will contribute to the development of children's prose-poetry in China, enrich children's reading, and improve their aesthetic and cultural literacy.