| D Is for Doufu: An Alphabet Book of Chinese Culture Contributor(s): Krach, Maywan (Author), Zhang, Hongbin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1885008163 ISBN-13: 9781885008169 Publisher: Shen's Books OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2015 Annotation: Cartfully selected Chinese words and phrases take you on a wondrous journey through Chinese history and through the lives and customs of its people. The meanings of 23 phrases(46 characters) are included in this beautifully illustrated book that explores the richness of the Chinese culture. Each phrase is introduced by a written image and an explanation of the spoken Mandarin language as well as a picture representing the concept. Some of these Chinese words have been borrowed and shared by other people. You may be surprised to find a little trace of Chinese in you! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Alphabet - Juvenile Nonfiction | Foreign Language Study - General |
| Dewey: 951 |
| Lexile Measure: 1000 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.99" W x 10.92" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An alphabet book approach exploring the beauty and richness of the Chinese culture. This vital book introduces readers to Chinese culture, beliefs, and legends in today's context. It will help to narrow the cultural and philosophical gap between Chinese and Westerners. D is for Doufu explores the meanings of 23 Chinese words and phrases while providing an interesting historical and cultural background. Readers from all cultures are invited to experience the wealth of Chinese tradition as the alphabet is used to journey through five thousand years of Chinese history and relate ancient concepts to the modern western world. This 32-page book illuminates 23 Chinese terms with both Chinese characters and hanyu-pinyin (Romanized Chinese), followed by an English translation and narrative. Chinese folk art illuminates the text and provides both whimsy and lyricism. Using handmade papers and brocades with mineral paints for the illustrations, the artist has perfected a style based upon China's ancient cave paintings created in the third century. Literature and art are brilliantly combined in this book, just as Chinese and Western thought have melded together in contemporary society. |