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- A Different Spring | 小鱼的春天
A Different Spring | 小鱼的春天
This is one of the three books in the ‘Beautiful China’ series by the talented Chinese children book’s author, Bao Dong Ni. In this book, she attempts to bring out the rustic charm of an ancient town and scenic rural landscape in the beautiful Spring season through the eyes of a city girl from Beijing. Like many young Chinese children who grew up in modern cities who are rapidly losing touch with the simple village life, Xiao Yu, is back to her parents’ hometown for the Qingming festival as well as reconnecting with her roots. A simple story told that evokes nostalgia through the luxurious and gorgeous illustration using water colours. The author weaves in the rich history and famous traditional craft of the old town and customary rituals of Qingming festival throughout the story to piece together a beautiful piece of literature work suitable for young readers.