National School of Confucianism: Hundred Surnames

Author: Yu Feiyu et al.
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Publishing Date: March 1, 2004
Features: In the minds of many Chinese parents, reading is often synonymous with receiving education. When a child goes to school, parents will remind them, "You must study hard!" "Studying" is one of the most important ways to receive education. For thousands of years, human thoughts, opinions, knowledge, experience, and insights have mostly been passed down through books. In childhood, education is most needed, and naturally, so is reading. What kind of books should one read? Experts recommend reading books that are worth reading, i.e., classics! Throughout human history spanning thousands of years, countless books have been written, but most have been submerged in the tides of time, while only a few classics have remained unabridged, cherished and read by people for a long time. This is because these classics possess eternal value; they can transcend the limitations of time and space and endure in the universe. If we can utilize the golden period of a child's youth to selectively read them some classic works, inspired by the style of the sages, to cultivate our children, and to draw upon the wisdom of the virtuous, we can teach children with pure and noble dispositions. Then, as the saying goes, "What is formed in youth becomes one's nature, and habits become natural." With gradual accumulation, it will lay a solid foundation for the child to integrate into society, live a happy life, and achieve great success in their career. To provide children with better classical reading materials, we have specially invited renowned experts in classical literature from famous universities to compile this series, The National Little Academy, for children to read! The features of this series are large original text, Pinyin, translation, and annotations. The large font saves eyesight; Pinyin facilitates reading; translation and annotations aid comprehension. Parents who care about education must not overlook their children's classical education. Let your child quickly join the ranks of classical reading!