02004cam a22003133u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003900111245002900150264005100179300004700230336002600277337002600303338003600329500003100365508006000396520108700456534004501543653002201588653002201610856004101632999001701673522UtSlPG20260610133032.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aHeadland, Isaac Taylor,d1859-194214aThe Chinese Boy and Girl 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-05-01  aProduced by Charles Keller.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"The Chinese Boy and Girl" by Isaac Taylor Headland is a collection focused on the cultural aspects of childhood in China, written during the early 20th century. The work provides insights into the lives, games, and rhymes of Chinese children, emphasizing the similarities and differences between East and West in early childhood experiences.  At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Chinese child life, explaining that a genuine understanding can only be achieved by breaking down cultural barriers. The opening segments highlight the rich tradition of nursery rhymes and games, comparing them to familiar Western counterparts, showcasing the affection parents have for their children, and pointing out the diverse array of toys popular among youngsters. The narrative introduces various characters, including the aged nurse who shares nursery rhymes and the children engaged in games, indicating that children in China have vibrant, multifaceted lives, much like those in other cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- China  aChildren -- China40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/522  c42650d42650