Children's books to welcome summer and June 1st

Welcoming summer and International Children's Day June 1, Kim Dong Publishing House introduces many new books with rich and diverse genres for young readers.

Vietnamese literary works selected for publication through the first Kim Dong Literature Competition.

One of the book areas that Kim Dong focuses on investing in is Vietnamese literature and works by domestic authors.

9 Vietnamese literary works introduced this summer include: “Hai Au Goes to Find His Father” (Nguyen Thu Hang), “Net Na and Cu Nhay” (Yen Khuong), “The Adventures of Cong Gio Van Xanh” (Le Duc Duong), “Nice Clouds” (Vu Thi Huyen Trang), “Lost from the Galaxy” (Yen Yen), “Cau Be Bi Dat” (Bon Dong Huan), “Do You Like to Be a Cat” (D.T. Hoai Thu) and 2 poetry collections: “Coin Grains Clap Hands” (Nguyen Thanh Nga), “Cricket on a Moonlit Night” (Mai Quyen). These are also the works participating in the first Kim Dong Literature Award (2023-2025).

Picture books for preschool and children are prominently featured in the "Soul Cultivation" series: "Pretty Pillow Bread" and "Mina Rabbit Bakery" by authors May and Huynh Ly, illustrated by artist Thu Cao, bringing young readers into the cool green nature and colorful world of cakes and candies.

Book series "Good Stories of Vietnamese History".

The book series "Good Stories of Vietnamese History" includes 10 books that take readers back in time, with heroic events, stories about characters recorded in official history and legends and anecdotes passed down among the people.

The book series "Vietnamese Art" - "Vietnamese Art".

“Vietnamese Art” - “Vietnamese Art” with two parallel editions in Vietnamese and English, with vivid images and detailed narratives, along with cultural guides, the book helps young readers learn about different types of Vietnamese art such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, pottery, architecture...

The book series "Famous ancient profession".

Also in the art and culture book series, Kim Dong Publishing House has released the first three books in the book series "Famous ancient crafts" including: "Dong Xam silver carving - Preserving the quintessence", "Chang Son carpentry village - The touch of time", "Phu Quoc fish sauce - The delicious taste of the pearl island".

In addition, the topic of contemporary characters is also one of the topics that Kim Dong Publishing House is interested in and brings to readers. “Diamond Girls” is a book that records the path to football, how to overcome difficulties to conquer the passion for the king sport , the achievements of Vietnamese women's football in recent times, honoring a generation of female players who have put Vietnam's mark on the world map of women's football.

“Blue Berets - Sowers of Peace ” is a photo book about stories of Vietnamese soldiers participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations, told by Blue Beret soldier Nguyen Sy Cong, written by journalist Nam Kha. Choosing to set out and dedicate himself, the Vietnamese soldier - Lieutenant Nguyen Sy Cong has inspired peace and hope.

In the field of environment, to help readers understand the special importance of water, a group of young authors Thuy Trang, Lam Rosy, Luong Chi and Norah Vo wrote the book "Symphony of Water" together with the desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of water resources for future generations.

This summer, works in the world of children's literature have impressed with beautiful illustrations, humorous and lively stories, but also full of subtlety and humanity.

The Squirrel and Other Fables

Three books from Dutch authors introduce to young Vietnamese readers the typical children's literature style of the land of windmills: full of humor, bustling but also very humane and delicate, they are "Adiba - The Witch of the Oak Tree", "The Squirrel Who Lays Eggs and Other Fables", "The Old Man Who Talked to the Cat and Other Short Stories".

“Zoey and Xa Xi” is a 9-book fantasy adventure book series by American author Asia Citro and artist Marion Lindsay, each book is an adventure, praising courage, kindness and friendship.

A series of books by author Mira Lobe.

“Nobita and the Symphony of the Earth” is the first Doraemon novel to accompany a movie that is predicted to be a “blockbuster” this summer.

The two novels that won the Qingtong Quỳ Hoa Children's Literature Award in China, "The Day Three Turned into Stars" and "Family by the River", are two excellent contemporary works about family affection, guiding readers to the values ​​of Truthfulness, Goodness, and Beauty.

World Literature Library Selected works introduces two classic novels of English and Scottish literature: “Lost Treasure” (John Masefield) and “Behind the North Wind” (George Macdonald).

For primary school readers, Kim Dong has selected and introduced to them books that inspire love for nature. The book series “Warm Sleep, Sweet Sleep” with its melodious poems takes children on a gentle journey of dreams with lovely animals. “Journey to Find Bears” with its beautiful mountain and forest scenery of Inner Mongolia is a beautiful song about the harmony between humans and nature. “The Elk and the Hunter” - a legendary anecdote about the steadfast trust, life and death inseparable between the old hunter and the elk, is a philosophy about respecting and nurturing nature.

The book series "Fairy tales around the world".

In addition, fairy tales and legends always attract children. This summer, children have “Returning the Smile” about a strange legend circulating in Arizona in the 19th century, a story that brings magic, wonder and warm emotions to the hearts of readers. The book series “Fairy Tales Around the World” takes children on a trip around the world, discovering typical fairy tales of each country, including the Vietnamese story “Tu Thuc meets the fairy”. “Tales on the Mountain” is in a completely new “story within a story” style, with lovely stories told gently by the characters through each page of the book.

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