Hua Mulan is a northern folk song and story about a young woman who disguises herself as a soldier in order to take her father's place in the army. This book introduces this story in the original poem format along with illustrations. Kids will be inspired by her bravery and diligence.
北朝民歌《木兰辞》,讲述了一个叫花木兰的女子女扮男装替父从军的故事,在宋代被郭茂倩编入《乐府诗集》,并经久传唱。图画书《花木兰》以《木兰辞》为主线,通过绘画在传统与现代之间找到某种平衡点让读者产生共鸣。在作者看来,也许孩子无法完全理解战争,但他们会理解花木兰对父亲的那种朴素的情感,花木兰面对高官厚禄时能舍弃一切“把家还”更是一种超越,相信这些都能在潜移默化中给孩子影响。
Hardcover, Simplified Chinese Characters, 30 pages/Book, 10.75"X8.5"