Summer has arrived and many people have free time. Nandu Book List launched a summer series of books, according to different categories, to recommend books suitable for reading in the summer.
This issue of "Picture Books" focuses on recommending recently published excellent picture books to primary school students and parents of kindergarten children, which are colorful and full of childlike fun, which are very suitable for children to read, in fact, it is also beneficial to adult parents.
【Key Recommendations】
"Walking Under the Stars"
(French) by Marie Doleon, Sunray Press, July 2020 edition, $88.00.
This is a beautiful picture book that makes people feel free just by looking at the blue on the cover, and it won the 2019 French Langdeno Youth Picture Book Award.
The story is about a family of four improvising through the night: one summer night, a sleeping child is suddenly woken up by his mother. The family walked lightly through the town, into the fields, into the valley... Crickets sing in the shade of the trees, the air is filled with the scent of irises, and the silhouette of the cows is gradually clearly visible in the dark night... Large and small, strong or weak lights dot the night, interweaving a quiet, strange picture. What kind of wonderful date is a family walking under the stars going to?
This picture book uses pencil and blue ink to depict the beautiful experience of family roaming, showing the night and dawn of nature, making people feel the preciousness of the warm companionship between families.
The creator, Marie Doleón, grew up in a family steeped in theatre, music and art, graduated from the prestigious French Academy of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg and is now a writer and illustrator. She pays attention to daily life and the world, and her paintings are often between absurdity and fantasy, exquisite and expressive, with a distinct personality.
Flipping through the picture book, the reader also seems to have participated in this short trip, full of interest, suspense after the surprise. The book is beautiful and poetic, suitable for children to read aloud, to experience the mystery of writing scenes and narratives. As for the pictures, it is even more exquisite, the rich blues and light or dark light at night can guide children to feel the tranquility, observe plants, animals, houses, trees, trains, stars... The whole book is imbued with tender love: love for nature, love for family, and love for life.
"They Must Be Hungry"
Hula, Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd., June 2020 edition, 46.00 yuan.
This is an original picture book that explores the parent-child relationship between grandchildren in Chinese style. The protagonist of the story, Grandpa, has a yard with many little rabbits in the yard. One day, the little rabbits all ran into Grandpa's house. They bounce around the house, nibbling on sofas and plants. Grandpa wasn't angry at all: "I guess they must be hungry!" "Grandpa made good food for the bunny and played with the bunny. The picture book tells the story of the grandfather who lives alone misses his children, longs for companionship, and takes care of the little rabbits who come to the house. The story is based on the author's experience with his grandfather and grandfather, and the emotions are delicate and moving.
"Nie Yinniang"
Five Colored Divine Stones, ed., Pence Painting, New World Press, July 2020 edition, 78.00 yuan.
"Nie Yinniang" tells the story of Nie Yinniang, who is very famous in the Tang legend. Originally the daughter of a general, she was stolen from her infancy and trained her mortals in the mountains far away from the world. Later, she became an inhuman under the account of the emissaries of Jiedushi, fighting for him against enemies who were also equipped with miracles. Until all the dust settled, she flew away, leaving only this immortal legend. The book was written by the famous original artist Pence, which lasted for three years, from the character modeling to the structural layout, it is gorgeous and gorgeous, and the artistic conception is long. The picture book adopts the new watercolor painting style and combines the depiction characteristics of the characters in the Tang legend to reproduce the legend of Nie Yinniang, a strange woman.
"Most People"
Michael Reiner et al., Hunan Fine Arts Publishing House, July 2020 edition, 45.00 yuan.
This is a philosophical picture book that helps children see the world differently, every kind of person in the world will bring us a different experience of getting along, many times, what we see is not necessarily the way things are, often we need to feel with our hearts. We should let our children know that, in fact, in this world, most people are kind. Sometimes, even when we need help, it's strangers we've never met who give us warmth. This book not only opens a door to warmth for children, but also hopes that in the process of interacting with people, they can discover the truth, goodness and beauty behind things and different people from the small things around them.
"Last Night"
(Han) Bai Xina, Relay Press, June 2020 edition, 42.00 yuan.
In a lively apartment, there are Mr. Fox, Aunt Sheep, Dog Couple, Grandma Duck, Zebra, Goat... They are all preparing for the holidays. Originally, they did not have any intersection, because of a lost and regained wool socks, spent a warm night. This book is the latest work of 2020 International Lindgren Literary Prize winner Bai Xina. It adopts a foldable structure, and the cute puppet shape is very affinity. Picture books tell children that the happiness of neighbors is interconnected, and the ideal home should be built together. Bai Xina's unique muppet technique creates a wonderful "puppet on paper", which is novel and touching.
Where is the Source of Happiness?
(Dutch) by Eva Elan, Wenhui Publishing House, June 2020 edition, 42.80 yuan.
This is a story that teaches children to bravely pursue happiness. Happiness is a little elf, it is not so easy to find it, it also requires some courage, because it will change its name, play hide-and-seek with you, and even surprise you... This book anthropomorphizes happiness, using familiar life scenes and eloquent language to guide children to discover happiness, understand happiness, give children the courage to find happiness, and let children understand: the source of happiness is in the hearts of children. The author, Eva Elan, is a cutting-edge Dutch picture book writer, and her characters are soft and rounded, with round heads, long bodies, and a strong personal style.
"When I Feel "Happy""
(English) Jane Kent and Samantha Wachaud, Hunan Children's Publishing House, July 2020 edition, 25.00 yuan.
The book is an emotional education picture book designed for babies aged 2 to 4 years. Emotions are innate to human beings, and correct cognition and management of emotions is the basis for having a healthy psychology. A toddler is already an emotional individual and can show a variety of emotions. This set of warm little picture books, through several interesting small stories, shows various forms of emotions, so that children can understand their own small emotions with the warm and cute protagonist, and let children learn to talk and express. In "When I Feel "Happy"," Little Hippo Rossi's friend gives him a sweet surprise, and he feels warmth and pleasure from the bottom of his heart. This series of books is a special-shaped rounded cardboard book, which conforms to the reading habits of young children and is safe and does not hurt hands.
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