《长到月亮上的种子》作者: 张合军著 / [日]月冈贞夫绘出版社: 中国少年儿童出版社

Brief Introduction  · · · · · ·
''The Seed That Grew to the Moon'' uses simple and plain language to bring out the essence of traditional Chinese culture, seamlessly weaving the twenty-four solar terms throughout the story. It is a picture book that is both entertaining and educational, telling the story of a peanut that goes to the moon. The protagonist, a peanut, hears at a storytelling session that his hometown is the moon, and with the encouragement and companionship of his friends, he decides to go to the moon himself to find out. This imaginative fairy tale conveys the power of dreams, perseverance, and friendship. The story introduces the characteristics and customs of the twenty-four solar terms, spreading traditional Chinese culture to young readers. The hand-drawn illustrations by Sadao Tsukioka, a veteran of the Japanese animation industry, are brightly colored and full of childlike fun.
Author Introduction  · · · · · ·
Zhang Hejun, a designer who became a children's book author by writing stories for his son, advocates embracing children with good stories. He has authored picture books such as "Nut Town," and his works have been praised by former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko as "a good holiday gift for children all over the world." He believes that every child should receive candy as a gift, and he strives to bring "a candy rain" to every corner of the world.
Sadao Tsukioka, born in 1939, is a master of Japanese animation, a university professor, and an animation director. He was an assistant to manga master Osamu Tezuka and participated in the creation of animated works such as "Astro Boy" and "Princess Knight."