Reprinting 4 children's books about Vietnam's seas and islands

In the storms of Truong Sa, Truong Sa is majestic and arduous, Ca Nong travels to Truong Sa and I tell you the story of Truong Sa are 4 books reprinted in March, in the collection of the most outstanding publications in the Vietnam Sea and Islands bookshelf for children.

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Towards Vietnam’s seas and islands, Kim Dong Publishing House has republished the most outstanding publications in the Vietnam Seas and Islands book series for children. Each book is a unique journey to help readers learn about the beloved territorial waters of the country.

4 reprinted books for children about Vietnam's seas and islands (Photo: Kim Dong Publishing House).

“In the storm of Truong Sa” is a collection of good memoirs about Truong Sa by famous writers such as Duy Khan, Chu Lai, Nguyen Tri Huan, Nguyen Dinh Tu, Suong Nguyet Minh… With realistic and emotional writings, the writers have described a Truong Sa with the harshness of nature, weather, life on the island and portrayed the mood of the people. In contrast to those difficulties are the rare beautiful scenes that only exist in Truong Sa, the interesting moments in the lives of the island soldiers. Readers will experience a trip to Truong Sa from the time they board the ship, experiencing the difficulties on the ship, until they reach the island, visiting the life and activities of the soldiers on the floating islands, submerged islands, and oil rigs… Through the pages rich in images and emotions, readers will experience life on the island with many levels of emotions: a Truong Sa that is fierce, harsh but also gentle, peaceful; Life on the island is sometimes lonely and overwhelming, but also very interesting, warm, and full of humanity. After reading the book, surely every reader will cherish the desire to visit Truong Sa one day.

“Truong Sa is majestic and arduous” includes 22 emotional memoirs about the beloved islands by author Suong Nguyet Minh. With “Truong Sa is majestic and arduous”, the author chose a special perspective, looking from the islands to the mainland to see the grandeur of this place as well as the hardships of each marine soldier. Each memoir is a stage marking the journey of thoughts and emotions from “The Road to Truong Sa”, “Floating Island, “Battle” in Peacetime”, “Sunken Island - a towering sovereignty landmark holding the East Sea”, “DK1 Platform, standing tall on the continental shelf”, admiring the soldiers “Pulling fresh water on… salty waves”, and “The hard work of growing green vegetables on salty islands”, then realizing “Vitality on a thirsty island” is truly miraculous. The author also saw and heard “Strange stories in Truong Sa” in “Truong Sa - amazing nature”, then quietly faced with “Tombstones and silent sacrifices”, moved and proud with “Epic song on the continental shelf”, “Gac Ma - sorrow tilting the sky and the earth”, and nostalgically saw “The Fatherland seen from Truong Sa”… With “Truong Sa majestic and arduous”, readers feel more deeply, more authentically about the life, soul, and feelings of soldiers, understand and love the island soldiers more, thereby raising awareness and actions to contribute to preserving the sovereignty of the Fatherland.

Along with the two memoirs above, “I tell you the story of Truong Sa” and “Hot coffee traveling to Truong Sa” by writers Nguyen Xuan Thuy and Bui Tieu Quyen are also works that have been well received by readers and highly appreciated by experts. Both books received major awards immediately after their release.

Author Nguyen Xuan Thuy is a soldier who has been attached to Truong Sa for many years. With his knowledge and affection, the author tells children about the sea, the waves, the plants, the natural animals and the lives of the soldiers and people on Truong Sa archipelago. Interesting, strange and fascinating stories about the phong ba tree, the storm tree, dolphins, flying fish... along with the heroic and tragic stories, the heroic and brave examples and the losses and sacrifices of our fathers and brothers in the cause of protecting and preserving the sacred archipelago of the Fatherland. A lively and emotional book. Writer Ngo Vinh Binh commented: "With just a "small gift package", less than 100 pages of book, the young writer - soldier Nguyen Xuan Thuy has led us to Truong Sa - the beloved sea and island of the motherland Vietnam. And you see, that island is full of wonders and countless interesting things. Truong Sa is not far away, and thousands of miles of Truong Sa are right on your bookshelf. “I will tell you the story of Truong Sa” was awarded the Golden Prize for Good Books in 2012 by the Vietnam Publishing Association.

“Ca Nong travels to Truong Sa” is an exciting adventure of a camera visiting Truong Sa. During the days on the ship and then setting foot on the islands, Ca Nong gets to live a life that both humans and cameras dream of. Opening before Ca Nong's eyes is a majestic scene of the sky and sea, submerged and floating islands, and platforms built by human hands and minds. Ca Nong gets to meet special characters at each destination. Not only that, he also gets to travel back in time to explore the heroic historical milestones in the process of conquering and preserving the islands of the Vietnamese people. Ca Nong is just like the children who are eager to discover everything about Truong Sa. The close, vivid story full of interesting surprises brings “Ca Nong travels to Truong Sa” the National Book Award in 2022 and many other awards.

In March, in addition to publications by Kim Dong Publishing House, Tre Publishing House also introduced the following book series: "Like a maple tree on Hoang Sa island" (3 volumes), "Telling stories about Hoang Sa" by author Le Van Chuong, "Telling about our islands" by author Vu Phi Hoang, the picture book series "I love the border islands" (6 volumes, for preschool and primary school children)...

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Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/tai-ban-4-cuon-sach-cho-thieu-nhi-ve-bien-dao-viet-nam-198174.html