《百家姓》是古代幼童的启蒙读物，作为"中华经典吟诵"丛书中的一种，同整套丛书体例一致。此书配有吟诵录音光盘以及相应的"助读本"，基本体例为【原文（加注拼音及吟诵符号）】、【简注】、【吟诵指津】；助读本另补充【译文】、【扩展阅读】。其中"吟诵符号""吟诵指津"和吟诵录音是本丛书特色此书便于学生自读，也可做亲子读物乃至传统文化进校园的读本。(The Book of Family Names is an enlightened reading material for children in ancient times. It is among the "Chinese Classic Reciting Books", which are of the same design style and layout. This book is sold along with a reciting CD and a supplement reading book. The basic style is "The Original Text, (with pinyin and reciting marks), 'Notes,' a 'Chanting Guide,' to help readers supplement the 'Target Text,' and 'Extended Reading.'" The "Reciting Marks," "Reciting Guide," and reciting CDs are special features of this book collection. This book can be read by students, or by their parents to enhance family bond. It also can be a reading book for students to learn traditional culture.)