Kong Rong Yielded the

Author: He Jia
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: "Little Kids Cinema" is another innovative new product launched by Jilin Fine Arts Publishing House under its Little Kids series. It includes ten famous Chinese and foreign children's fairy tales, fables, and traditional virtue stories, such as The Crow and the Water Pot, Pulling Out the Radish, The Three Little Pigs, The Tortoise and the Hare, Little Rabbit and the Hunter, The Wolf Who Cried "Wolf", Mr. Donggo, The Farmer and the Magic Plant, Simao smashing the jar, and Kong Rong yielding the pear. These stories have been passed down through generations and loved by young readers across generations. The reason lies in the fact that these traditional classics not only teach children the basics of how to be a good person but also embody the beautiful moral sentiments of the Chinese nation and even all of humanity.
For example, The Crow and the Water Pot tells the story of a thirsty crow that finally comes up with a solution to drink water, showing that wisdom often triumphs over strength. Pulling Out the Radish, a children's fairy tale popular in many countries, has a clear moral: "Many hands make light work" or "Unity is strength." In The Tortoise and the Hare, the rabbit, who is naturally good at running, is far faster than the turtle. However, it loses the race because it falls asleep during the competition, proving that arrogance and self-conceit can harm oneself. In Mr. Donggo, the scholar applies the principle of "universal love" to a wolf, only to suffer misfortune as a result. This teaches young readers that even in human relationships, such problems exist: one should genuinely love others but should not show mercy to those like wolves. In The Farmer and the Magic Plant, the farmer treats a event as a common occurrence, mistaking it for a natural law. This shows that he is baseless and reckless. That's why he did the foolish thing of sitting under a tree every day waiting for a rabbit while neglecting his crops. Simao smashing the jar vividly reflects Simao's diligence from a young age, his loyalty to his companions, his ability to remain calm and composed in emergencies, and his intelligence and cleverness. Kong Rong yielding the pear praises Kong Rong's kindness and humility, even though he was young, for his willingness to endure personal loss and share the good with others.