Books of the month: October 2023

Explore our top books for October from publishers under China International Communications Group.

Chronicles of the New Era: The Mentor (French Edition)

Published by Foreign Languages Press, the "Chronicles of the New Era" collection features stories written by contemporary Chinese authors. Originally published in Chinese in the People's Literature magazine, this collection has been translated into seven languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Korean.

The French edition of the collection, titled "The Mentor," includes the following works: "The Escape" by Tie Ning, "Chu Xiaobao" by Wei Wei, "The Killer" by Tsering Norbu, "The Mentor" by Wen Zhen, "The Clay Man Yin" by Ge Liang, and "The Grassland" by Ning Ken.

Harry Potter Coloring Book: An official coloring book 

Published by New World Press, "Harry Potter Coloring Book: An official coloring book" series gives fans the chance to color in the vivid settings and beloved characters of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.

Containing intricate line drawings used in the making of the Harry Potter films, the series, with altogether six books, includes all of the fan-favorite scenes, such as the sorting ceremony, the Christmas ball, and the spell class. Each book has 64 pages of exquisite hand-drawn illustrations, recreating the classic scenes from the Harry Potter movies.

No. 9 Knight Street II

Published by Sinolingua Press and written by renowned children's author Sun Rui, the "No. 9 Knight Street" detective book series tells stories about two detectives – a rabbit named Baoer and a hedgehog named Tata  – solving plenty of mysteries happened in a small town. 

Integrating educational knowledge about habits of animals with ingenious plots, the books enrich children's scientific insights and inspire them to explore nature. 

Wuwei: The Biography

As part of the "Biographies of Silk Road Cities" book series, "Wuwei: The Biography" gives readers a glimpse into the history, social development, and characteristics of Wuwei in Gansu province. 

With over 40 chapters, the books depicts the city's history of over 2,000 years and the generosity and resilience of its citizens, putting forward innovative and thought-provoking ideas. The book is published by New Star Press. 

Chinese Civilization in Paintings: A Hand-drawn City Calendar

Published by China Pictorial Press, "Chinese Civilization in Paintings: A Hand-drawn City Calendar" includes 366 hand-drawn paintings of landmarks in four Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Chengdu. The calendar allows readers to gain a vivid understanding of the cities' iconic structures and monuments. 

Warm Stories along the Belt and Road

Published by Dolphin Books, the "Warm Stories along the Belt and Road" book series places emphasis on the stories of individuals, aiming to present the touching stories along the Belt and Road route with vivid illustrations and in a narrative that can be understood by children.

The collection aims to serve as a bridge to connect children across the world, and help Chinese children have a further understanding of the Belt and Road Initiative. 

Classical Chinese Myths

Published by Dolphin Books, "Classical Chinese Myths" is a collection of five well-known Chinese myths, including "The Monkey King," "Chenxiang Splits the Mountain to Save His Mother," "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King," "Houyi Shoots the Sun," and "Pangu Creates Heaven and Earth." 

The collection of stories combines the traditional Chinese elements with modern-style illustrations, showing a mythological world to young readers, especially those aged between 4 and 8. 

The Girl Running Through the Forest II

Published by Blossom Press, "The Girl Running through the Forest II" is a collection of children's fantasy stories written by Chinese writers. 

Representing a high standard in original children's literature, this collection of stories is designed to transport children to an imaginary world, sparking their imaginations in a wonderland setting.