Enlarged Classic of Filial Piety - An Introduction to Children's National Culture Classics (Classic Treasure)

Author: Compiled by the Writing Group of "Introduction to Children's National Culture Classics"
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Publishing Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The profound and extensive culture of the Chinese nation, like a dazzling constellation, has shone for five thousand years. Many of its essence have been passed down through generations, their value growing more timeless. This is what we call the National Culture Classics. They are the crystallization of wisdom from ancient culture, a splendid record of national culture, a document that carries forward the legacy of Chinese culture, and the fundamental source of Chinese culture and spirit. They are also the treasures we should pass on endlessly. In this series, "Introduction to Children's National Culture Classics," we have selected 20 ancient classics of China. They are simple and easy to understand, with annotations and translations of the original texts, accompanied by vivid cartoon illustrations to help children grasp the meaning and spirit. During the writing process, we have taken both the source of national spirit and the feudal society into account, where the classics were produced, developed, and spread, leaving deep marks of their time. We have adopted a very cautious attitude, paying close attention to the rigor of material selection, the precision of annotations, and the accuracy of comments. The learning potential and absorption capacity of children are unimaginable compared to adults. We advocate parents and teachers to provide guidance and focus on cultivating children's self-learning abilities. Learning methods should be simple and practical—ideally starting with recitation, followed by familiarization, then memorization, and finally comprehension. We encourage parents and teachers to recite with children, leading them while also further enriching themselves morally and culturally.