| Brief Description: | A cleverly illustrated, visual approach to Chinese writing that takes the reader stroke by stroke from the pictographs of ancient times to the characters of today. Fun and artistic, it teaches about the origins of Chinese and how to recognize, write, and pronounce words and numbers. No prior knowledge of Chinese is necessary to appreciate the beauty, intricacy, and development of this writing system. Children ages 8 to 12 will use this book on their own. It is also appropriate for younger children (K-3) who are beginning to learn about written language.
Peggy Goldstein is an American sculptor, printmaker and designer whose works have been exhibited in North and South America and Europe, and have been awarded numerous prizes. She is represented in museums, national libraries and private collections in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Switzerland. Ms. Goldstein has studied Chinese calligraphy under Ung No Lee at the Academie de Peinture Orientale in Paris, and has taught at the Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Neighborhood Museum and at the American College in Paris. She currently lives in France. |
