Zheng Chunhua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zheng Chunhua
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| Native name |
郑春华
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| Born | 1959 (age 65–66) Chun'an County, Zhejiang, China |
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| Occupation | Writer | ||||||
| Language | Chinese | ||||||
| Alma mater | Lu Xun Literary Institute Nanjing University |
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| Period | 1980–present | ||||||
| Genre | Fairy tale | ||||||
| Subject | Children's literature | ||||||
| Notable works | Big Head Son and Small Head Dad | ||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||
| Relatives | Zheng Chengyi (father) | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 鄭春華 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 郑春华 | ||||||
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Zheng Chunhua (Chinese: 郑春华; born in 1959) is a famous Chinese writer. She is best known for writing amazing books for children. Her book Big Head Son and Small Head Dad was a huge hit. It was so popular that it was even turned into a cartoon in 1995, which kids loved!
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About Zheng Chunhua
Zheng Chunhua was born in 1959 in Chun'an County, Zhejiang, China. Her family belonged to the Hui people. After finishing high school, she worked on a farm. Later, in 1979, she became a nursery governess, which is like a caregiver for young children.
Her Journey as a Writer
Zheng Chunhua started writing and publishing her work in 1980. That same year, her poem called Little Bed won first prize! It was a big win at the Shanghai Youth Poetry Creation Contest. In 1981, she got a job as an editor at the Shanghai Adolescence and Children Press. This was a perfect fit for her love of children's stories.
Her most famous book, Big Head Son and Small Head Dad, came out in 1990. This book quickly became a bestseller among children's literature. Its popularity led to it being made into a cartoon in 1995. The cartoon was also a huge success!
Her Wonderful Books
Zheng Chunhua has written many beloved books for children. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Big Head Son and Small Head Dad (大头儿子小头爸爸)
- Not Square Not Round (不是方的，不是圆的)
- Adventures of the Postman (邮递员叔叔的奇遇)
- A Family Photo (一张全家福)
- Father Living on the Other Bank (住在对岸的爸爸)
- Kelakela Bed (克拉克拉的床)
- Moon Cakes for Family Get-togethers (团团圆圆吃月饼)
- The Most Delicious Green Dumplings (最好吃的青团)
- Who Is More Formidable (到底谁厉害)
- The Special Boy Ma Mingjia (非常小子马鸣加)
- Rice Porridge Under the Eaves (屋檐下的腊八粥)
- Little Biscuit and Apron Mom (小饼干和围裙妈妈)
Books Turned into Cartoons
Only one of her fantastic books has been made into an animation so far:
- Big Head Son and Small Head Dad (1995)
Awards and Recognitions
Zheng Chunhua's work has won several important awards. Her book Big Head Son and Small Head Dad received many honors, including:
- The 5th National Book Award
- The 19th Chen Bochui Children's Literature Award
- The 2001 Bing Xin Children's Literature Award
- The 6th Song Qingling Literature Prize
Her Family Life
Zheng Chunhua has two children. She has a son and a daughter.
