"The Seed That Grows to the Moon" Author: Zhang Hejun / [Japanese] Tsukioka Sadao Publisher: China Juvenile and Children's Publishing House

Introduction
The Seed That Grows to the Moon uses simple and plain language to bring out the essence of traditional Chinese culture. The 24 solar terms are seamlessly interspersed throughout the story. This is an interesting and informative picture book that tells the story of a peanut that goes to the moon. The protagonist Peanut heard at a storytelling meeting that his hometown is the moon. With the encouragement and company of his friends, he decided to go to the moon to ask in person. This imaginative fairy tale conveys the power of dreams, perseverance and friendship. The story introduces the characteristics and customs of the 24 solar terms, spreading Chinese traditional culture to young readers. The hand-painted illustrations by Sadao Tsukioka, a veteran of the Japanese animation industry, are bright and full of childlike fun.
About the Author
Zhang Hejun, a designer who became a children's book writer because of writing stories for his son, advocates embracing children with good stories. He has written picture books such as "Nut Town", and his works were praised by former Ukrainian Prime Minister Tymoshenko as "the best holiday gifts for children around the world". He believes that every child should receive candy gifts, and strives to promote "a candy rain" to every corner of the world.
Sadao Tsukioka, born in 1939, is a veteran master of Japanese animation, university professor, and animation director. He was once an assistant to the comics master Osamu Tezuka and participated in the creation of animation works such as "Astro Boy" and "Princess Knight".