2004 China Annual Children's Literature

Author: Selected by the Children's Literature Committee of the China Writers' Association / Country: Mainland China
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
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If happiness is a touch of new green, I would give it to that felled tree.
If happiness is a feather, I would give it to the bird with broken wings.
If happiness is a coin, I would hand it to the elderly beggar.
If happiness is a handkerchief, I would use it to dry all the tears.
The Children's Literature Committee of the China Writers' Association has carefully selected and compiled this annual collection of outstanding short children's literature from publications across the country. It serves as a window showcasing the beautiful landscape of contemporary children's literature and a fine anthology for readers to appreciate new short works. The selected works are rich in content, diverse in themes, and unique in artistic expression. The book features portrayals of the spiritual outlook of urban youth, as well as attention to the living conditions of rural children. It celebrates the bonds of hometown affection, family love, and friendship, while also praising the landscapes of frontier regions and exotic cultures. The author lineup is strong, with renowned masterpieces and emerging works shining side by side.
If happiness is a touch of new green, I would give it to that felled tree.
If happiness is a feather, I would give it to the bird with broken wings.
If happiness is a coin, I would hand it to the elderly beggar.
If happiness is a handkerchief, I would use it to dry all the tears.
The Children's Literature Committee of the China Writers' Association has carefully selected and compiled this annual collection of outstanding short children's literature from publications across the country. It serves as a window showcasing the beautiful landscape of contemporary children's literature and a fine anthology for readers to appreciate new short works. The selected works are rich in content, diverse in themes, and unique in artistic expression. The book features portrayals of the spiritual outlook of urban youth, as well as attention to the living conditions of rural children. It celebrates the bonds of hometown affection, family love, and friendship, while also praising the landscapes of frontier regions and exotic cultures. The author lineup is strong, with renowned masterpieces and emerging works shining side by side.