Picture books take 'Little Travelers' to modern Chinese cities

Covers of the picture book series Little Travelers. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

One of China's major publishing agencies, Juvenile &Children's Publishing House, has offered a new treat for young readers through the picture book series Little Travelers, launching the first six volumes this April, each centering on the history and cultural traits of one Chinese city.

The high-caliber creative minds behind the project include writers like Xu Jia and Meng Fei, as well as award-winning illustrators Qin Yinzhi and Chen Jinhong. To maintain the authenticity and charm of each city, the editing group insists on commissioning local artists and writers who have fond memories of the places.