He Zhihong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
He Zhihong
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| 何炙鴻 | |
| Born | March 20, 1970 China
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| Spouse(s) | Guillaume Olive |
He Zhihong (born March 20, 1970) is a talented artist from China. She is famous for illustrating children's books. Her beautiful artwork brings stories to life for young readers. She now lives in Paris, France.
Her Early Life and Art Journey
He Zhihong was born in China on March 20, 1970. She started painting when she was a little girl. Her father was also a painter, and he taught her many things. He Zhihong went to the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts. There, she learned about traditional Chinese painting. She uses special materials for her art, like silk and rice paper. These materials help her create unique and beautiful illustrations.
Books and Special Awards
He Zhihong has published many books, especially in France. Her illustrations are loved by many children. One of her books, Contes des peuples de Chine, even won a special award. It received the Nuit du Livre award for the best children’s book. Another book, La forêt des pandas, won the Prix Saint-Exupéry. Her book Long-long’s New Year received the Peter Pan Prize.
A List of Her Works
Here are some of the books He Zhihong has illustrated:
- Contes de Chine : L'origine des grandes fêtes, Seuil Jeunesse, 2014
- Que fais-tu bébé ?, Seuil Jeunesse, 2014
- Voilà le loup, Chan Ok, 2013
- Nian le terrible, Seuil Jeunesse, 2012
- Mes images de Chine, Seuil Jeunesse, 2011
- (with Guillaume Olive) My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy, Tuttle Publishing, 2010
- La Grande Muraille de Chine, Casterman, 2009
- Poèmes de Chine, Seuil, 2009
- La fille du pays des neiges, Sorbier, 2007
- Pourquoi le tigre ne grimpe pas aux arbres, Seuil Jeunesse, 2007
- J’apprends la calligraphie chinoise, Picquier Jeunesse, 2006
- Le cerf-volant dans l’arbre, Picquier Jeunesse, 2006
- La forêt des pandas, Seuil Jeunesse, 2006 (Prix Saint-Exupéry)
- Long-long’s New Year, Frances Lincoln, 2005 (Peter Pan Prize)
- Lili et le rêve du papillon, Bleu de Chine, 2005
- Lili et le goût de la Chine, Bleu de Chine, 2004
- Le mariage de Souricette, Syros Jeunesse, 2004
- Ma vie à Pékin au fil des mois, Syros Jeunesse, 2003
- Contes des peuples de Chine, Syros Jeunesse, 2003 (Prix de la Nuit du Livre)
- Contes de Mandchourie : Le fleuve du dragon noir, L’école des loisirs, 2003
- Le daim mangeur de tigre, L’école des loisirs, 2002
