Adventure: Adventure in the neighborhood, the adventure of the bathtub boat
In this complex world, we may have long been accustomed to the urban forest made of steel and concrete, and forgotten the distant sea and mysterious island in our hearts. However, when you read Drifting at Sea with your child, you will find that it is a world that is both familiar and strange.
Familiar are the cute animal figures, and strange are the bizarre and imaginative islands they are in. And what will take you back is a beautiful fairy tale world of reverie.
In this "Fantasy Journey" trilogy series created by Caterina Grerick and produced by Xinyi Picture Books, we can follow the protagonists such as Big Bear, Puppy, Cat and Mr. Duck in "Drifting at Sea" as they take a bathtub boat on a fantasy ocean adventure. They experienced the "Bread Wars" on Bread Island, the "Spider Crisis" on Fruit Island, and the "Volcanic Carnival" on Polar Bear Island...... Every scene is full of surprises and excitement, which is dizzying.
The world depicted in the book is a beautiful island where four good neighbors: Big Bear, Little Dog, Cat and Mr. Goose live together. A sudden storm destroys this harmonious home, but it also unexpectedly brings them a thrilling adventure. They find a giant bathtub, an unusual "boat" that takes them on a journey across the ocean in search of an unknown island.
On this trip, they arrive at the island of bread with its aroma, the island of sweet fruits, and the island of cats with its milk fountain. Each island is a new world, full of surprises and challenges. From polar bears' castles on icebergs to mysterious treasures beneath giant spider webs, there's something for everyone to see.
These descriptions are not only the product of imagination, but also the wonderful story scenes carefully constructed by the author, Caterina Grerick. Through her rich imagination and delicate brushstrokes, she brings life on these islands to life, as if every reader can feel those wonderful scenes and vivid characters as if they were there as the story unfolds.
Ms. Grerick's painting style is unique, and she uses bright colors and exaggerated images to create a fairytale world. In this world, animals are no longer what we see in our daily lives, but have been endowed with all kinds of magical abilities and become the masters of this world.
In addition to the wonderful pictures, the text part is also quite good, and the fur dog landlord perfectly presents the humor and wit in the original text, making the book both visually enjoyable and textual pleasure in the reading process.
Although it is a children's book, the philosophy and wisdom contained in it are enough to benefit adult readers a lot. Through the adventures of animals, we see the power of unity, bravery, wisdom and love, and think more deeply about nature, the environment and life. These qualities are not only indispensable assets for children's growth, but also values that every adult should always keep in mind.
Whether you are a child or an adult, I believe that in the process of reading this book, you will find your own happiness and inspiration.