Author：Planet Institute, Institute of Tibetan Plateau research, China
Publisher：Citic Publishing Group
ISBN：9787521701579
Shelf Number：2F—0595
This is China, which took three years to compile, is a collection of articles on China from the China Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research and the Planet Institute. We consider it one of the most beautiful documentaries about China on the shelf. The book covers 365 works by 191 photographers, many of whose original works have been published for the very first time.
In this book, the author takes you through an exploration of natural China, cultural China, and ancient and modern China, deconstructing all aspects of the country through geographical and historical perspectives.
This is China – a thousand years, a thousand miles, where every inch is love.
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Lexile measure: 810L
Grade Level：Above 7
Author：J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher：Harper Collins Publishers Ltd
ISBN：9780007203550
Shelf Number：2F—0901
This is the second volume in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, the first volume being The Fellowship of the Ring and the third, The Return of the King.
Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Crack of Doom. They lose their friend and great wizard, Gandalf, in a battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; at the Falls of Rauros, one of their travelling companions, Boromir, who is seduced by the power of the Ring, tries to seize it from Frodo by force. While Frodo and Sam make their escape, the rest of their company are attacked by the evil Orcs……
Tolkien’s second Lord of the Rings novel is a thrilling fantasy adventure, exploring more of his invented world than the Fellowship of the Ring did. This tale is a truly enthralling experience!
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Grade Level： All Grades
Author： [Japan] Yamafuku Akemi
Translator: [China] Peng Yi
Publisher：East China Normal University Press
ISBN：9787559628879
Shelf Number：1F-0773
The lynx in the forest decided to start a new journey, to look beyond the forest. His little animal friends learned of this news and decided to give a gift to the lynx who was about to embark on a journey, a gift containing common memories of them and the lynx. You may be able to find some clues about the gift from the jacket and cover of the book.
This heart-warming story reminds us not only about the beauty of friendship, but also about the power of memories and the true meaning of life – that everyone parts ways at some point and when that happens, we need to keep moving forward in our journey of life. The author tells every reader in a warm way that we are always embarking on a new journey, saying goodbye to the past, and that every friendship we encounter will become a warm force in our lives.
The author of the picture book, Yamafuku Akemi, is a woodblock artist and illustrator. She started making woodblock prints in 2004. This picture book is her first woodblock print book, which shows many piercing and round carving techniques. Woodcut printmaking is a comprehensive painting art that integrates painting, carving and printing, using different tools with the wood to express images by means of carving, cutting, shovelling, chiselling, and scribing. Visually, this picture book will also bring readers a fresh and amazing visual experience!
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Grade Level：K-G5
Author: Adam & Charlotte Guillain
Illustrator: Ada Grey
Publisher：Egmont
ISBN：9781405291859
Shelf Number：1F—1741
World Book Day, which occurs on April 23, is also known as World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, writing, publishing, and copyright (hoping that everyone respects and appreciates the masters who have made great contributions to human civilization and thus protects intellectual property). Every year on this day, many countries around the world hold a variety of celebrations and book promotions.
In The World Book Day Monster, the protagonist, Anna, likes “World Book Day” very much. She loves this special day, a day where she can dress up as her favourite book characters to go to school and share about the books she has read with her classmates. But on this occasion, she was at a loss as to what role she was going to play. So, her father decided to take her to the bookstore to choose the books she liked, and then made costumes for her by himself. However, when the special day arrived, Anna was sad to learn that her role seemed to be not that popular, and no classmates in her class knew it. What would you do if you were Anna? Would you actively recommend your favourite stories, or give up sharing?
After reading this story, readers will find that reading is not always a herd activity. Everyone has their own unique tastes in books. It’s hard to define what a ‘good book’ is, and what suits you may be your ‘best book’.
