The Exploration of National Values in Chinese Children Literature Take Jasper Grasshopper for Instance

Abstract

Chinese children’s literature is an integral part of Chinese history. Its various forms of subject matter and different styles never stopped influencing the generations of the Chinese children. As a carrier of adult’s thoughts reflecting the history of China and its people’s values, Chinese children’s literature has several distinct national features. Indeed the Chinese people in general, show similar values and attitudes towards life to a certain extent. This article takes the Han fairy tale Jasper Grasshopper, analyzes and discusses Chinese traditional values and core values based on the former researcher’s definition and classification of national values. It aimed at providing a new perspective for the better understanding of children's literature’s potential impact on children's psychological development, so as to create a better human environment and development direction for children's healthy growth.