• Borrowing Light Through a Crack in the Wall (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book
  • Borrowing Light Through a Crack in the Wall (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book
  • Borrowing Light Through a Crack in the Wall (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book
  • Borrowing Light Through a Crack in the Wall (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book
  • Borrowing Light Through a Crack in the Wall (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book
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Borrowing Light Through a Crack in the Wall (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book

Borrowing Light Through a Crack in the Wall (Chinese-English Edition): A Classic Chinese Idiom Picture Book

Illustrated Classic Chinese Tales: Idiom Stories — A Poor Boy Chisels a Hole in the Wall to Read by His Neighbour‘s Candlelight — Bilingual, Pinyin, Full-Colour Illustrations, for Ages 7–10
During the Western Han Dynasty, more than 2,000 years ago, there lived a boy named Kuang Heng. He adored reading, but his family was so poor that they could not afford a candle for him to read at night. One evening he noticed light leaking through a crack in the wall from his neighbour‘s house. Kuang Heng chiselled the crack into a small hole, and from then on he read by that borrowed light every night. Eventually he became a famous prime minister and served two emperors. This bilingual picture book features full-colour illustrations, English text translated by Liu Jun, and Chinese text with pinyin at the back. It is designed for parents reading with children, and for young learners of either language who want a simple, memorable story about perseverance and making the most of what you have.
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About This Book

Borrowing Light Through a Crack in the Wall is a captivating retelling of one of China’s most beloved historical idioms. This story is sourced from Miscellanies of the Western Capital (Xijing Zaji) and centers on the legendary scholar Kuang Heng .

More than 2,000 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty, a poor but ambitious boy named Kuang Heng loved reading but could not afford a candle to study at night. Determined not to let his circumstances define his future, he came up with a clever plan. He secretly chiseled a small hole in his wall, allowing the faint light from his wealthy neighbor’s mansion to shine through, so he could read his books every evening . His relentless hard work and ingenuity eventually transformed him from a poor village boy into a prominent prime minister who served two emperors.

Why You’ll Love This Book

  • Bilingual Text: Presented in both English and Chinese (with Pinyin), making it an excellent tool for children learning either language or for parents wanting to share a piece of cultural heritage with their little ones .

  • Beautiful Illustrations: Filled with vivid and engaging artwork that brings this ancient story to life and captivates young readers.

  • Teaches a Valuable Lesson: This story is more than just a historical anecdote; it imparts the powerful message that hard work, creativity, and a strong will can overcome any obstacle. It encourages children to value education and never give up on their dreams.

  • Cultural Insight: A perfect introduction to Chinese history, traditional values, and one of the most well-known idioms (凿壁偷光) that is still used in modern Chinese culture to describe profound diligence.

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