Golden Childhood
Illustrated by Chen Huifang
Translated by Nicky Harman
Published by Balestier Press (2023)
Golden Childhood narrates Shen Yang’s fondest childhood memories of the Chinese countryside and brings them to life through the vibrant hand-drawn paintings of Jinshan Folk Painting artist Chen Huifang.
It is both a lovely illustrated book for children and an exquisite art book of Chinese traditional painting. A real treat for both little ones and grown-ups.
High quality hard cover (216 x 216 mm)
52 pages with 20+ hand-drawn “folk paintings” from Jinshan, with lively colors and rich in details
19 standalone chapters, narrating the simple joys of living and playing in rural China and sprinkled with interesting bits about Chinese culture
Designed for 5-9 years old: provides great visual stimulation, and it’s perfect for bedtime stories