Children's books celebrating summer and Children's Day (June 1st).

To celebrate summer and International Children's Day on June 1st, Kim Dong Publishing House introduces many new books in a wide variety of genres for young readers.

These Vietnamese literary works were selected for publication through the First Kim Dong Literary Competition.

One of the areas that Kim Dong Publishing House focuses on investing in is Vietnamese literature, including works by domestic authors.

Nine Vietnamese literary works are being introduced this summer, including: “Seagull Searching for Father” (Nguyen Thu Hang), “Net Na and Cu Nhay” (Yen Khuong), “The Adventures of the Green Cloud Crab” (Le Duc Duong), “The Obedient Clouds” (Vu Thi Huyen Trang), “Lost in the Milky Way” (Yen Yen), “The Little Boy Bi Dat” (Bon Dong Huan), “Do You Like Being a Cat?” (D.T. Hoai Thu), and two poetry collections: “Clapping Corn Kernels” (Nguyen Thanh Nga), “The Cricket on a Moonlit Night” (Mai Quyen). These are also the works that participated in the First Kim Dong Literary Award (2023-2025).

Picture books for preschool and young children stand out in the "Nurturing the Soul" series: "Pretty Pillow Bread" and "Mina the Rabbit's Bakery" by authors May and Huynh Ly, illustrated by artist Thu Cao, taking young readers into lush green nature and a colorful world of sweets.

The book series "Interesting Stories of Vietnamese History".

The "Interesting Stories of Vietnamese History" series, comprising 10 volumes, takes readers back in time, with heroic events, stories about figures recorded in official history, and legends and anecdotes passed down through folklore.

The book series "Vietnamese Art".

"Vietnamese Art," with its parallel editions in Vietnamese and English, features vivid illustrations, detailed narratives, and cultural insights, helping young readers explore various Vietnamese art forms such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and architecture.

The book series "The Glory of Traditional Crafts".

Also in the field of art and culture books, Kim Dong Publishing House has released the first three books in the series "Renowned Traditional Crafts," including: "Dong Xam Silver Carving - Preserving the Quintessence," "Chang Son Woodworking Village - The Carvings of Time," and "Phu Quoc Fish Sauce - The Delicious Taste of the Pearl Island."

Furthermore, the theme of contemporary figures is also one of the topics that Kim Dong Publishing House is interested in and brings to readers. "Diamond Girls" is a book that chronicles the journey to football, the overcoming of difficulties to conquer the passion for the king of sports , the achievements of Vietnamese women's football in recent times, and honors a generation of female players who have put Vietnam on the world map of women's football.

“Blue Berets – Sowers of Peace ” is a photo book about the stories of Vietnamese soldiers participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations, told from the perspective of Blue Beret soldier Nguyen Sy Cong, written by journalist Nam Kha. Choosing to embark on this mission and dedicate himself to it, this Vietnamese soldier, Lieutenant Nguyen Sy Cong, has inspired a sense of peace and hope.

In the field of environment, aiming to help readers understand the crucial importance of water, a group of young authors, Thuy Trang, Lam Rosy, Luong Chi, and Norah Vo, have collaborated to write the book "The Symphony of Water," hoping to contribute to the conservation and preservation of water resources for future generations.

This summer, works of children's literature from around the world have impressed with their beautiful illustrations, witty and lively stories, yet also their subtlety and humanistic values.

The story "The Squirrel Who Lays Eggs and Other Fables".

These three books from Dutch authors introduce young Vietnamese readers to the distinctive style of children's literature from the Netherlands: witty, lively, yet also humane and subtle. They are "Adiba - The Witch in the Oak Tree," "The Squirrel Who Lays Eggs and Other Fables," and "The Old Man Who Talked to the Cat and Little Stories."

"Zoey and Xá Xị" is a nine-volume fantasy adventure series by American author Asia Citro and illustrator Marion Lindsay, each volume a separate adventure celebrating courage, kindness, and friendship.

A series of books by author Mira Lobe.

"Nobita and the Earth Symphony" is the first Doraemon novel to be paired with a movie that is predicted to be a summer blockbuster.

Two novels that won the Golden Sunflower Award for children's literature in China, "The Day Three Turned into Stars" and "Family by the River," are two outstanding contemporary works about family love, guiding readers towards the values ​​of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

The World Literature Bookshelf - Selected Works introduces two classic novels from English and Scottish literature: "Lost Treasure" (John Masefield) and "Beyond the North Wind" (George Macdonald).

For elementary school readers, Kim Dong Publishing House has selected and introduced books that inspire a love of nature. The "Sleep Warmly, Sleep Peacefully" series, with its melodious poems, takes children on a gentle journey through dreams with adorable animals. "The Journey to Find the Bear," with its stunning mountain scenery of Inner Mongolia, is a beautiful song about the harmony between humans and nature. "The Moose and the Hunter"—a legendary tale of unwavering trust and loyalty between an old hunter and a moose—is a philosophy about respecting and nurturing nature.

The book series "Fairy Tales from Around the World".

Furthermore, fairy tales and legends are always captivating for children. This summer, they can enjoy "Returning the Smile," a story about a strange legend passed down in 19th-century Arizona, a tale that brings magic, wonder, and warm emotions to the reader's heart. The "Fairy Tales Around the World" series takes children on a journey around the world, discovering the unique fairy tales of each country, including the Vietnamese story "Tu Thuc Meets the Fairy." "Stories Told on the Mountain" uses a novel "story within a story" style, with charming tales gently recounted by the characters through each page.

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