First, the author is a heavyweight-Chen Zhiyong; The picture book industry mentioned this name, and everyone recognized it; The entry update of Baidu Encyclopedia is too out of sync.
Secondly, this picture book brings together 25 stories with animals and people as the theme and 44 cross-page oil painting illustrations; There are 227 pages and 32 pages of regular picture books. This one can really be worth seven. The weight of the book is also extraordinary, and it should be the longest picture book in history;
In 2020, three books won the kate greenaway Prize; The selection criteria for the kate greenaway Prize are strict, considering artistic style, layout, graphic integration, visual impression and other items. This award is also recognized and sought after by picture book lovers and parents.
In view of the above three points, this book is exciting enough and worth looking forward to; It is precisely because this book is too grand that it took a long time to read and even more time to understand!
The fish on the cover seems to be magical and unforgettable; The frog prince in the fairy tale suddenly appeared in the book, and the unknown crocodile and butterfly cloud on the high building rushed out of the nest. Every animal in this book has various stories with people in the city in various ways. These stories are not the relationship between ordinary pets and their owners, nor the relationship between hunting and being hunted. The animals here live in a world with people from a perspective I have never seen before. Let's talk about my three favorite stories.
One-fifth-dreamy pink flower trees and fleeting bees; In the middle of the night, the soul left the body, completely got rid of the fetters of the body, and then took care of that special tree wholeheartedly. There is no reason why everyone has received the news that the trees are blooming. Like a sacred ceremony, long-lost, dead, familiar, one-sided and strange people have come. It is worthwhile to come all the way for this sacred meeting. The blooming of flowers brings joy to everyone and cures everyone. Everyone greedily appreciates this pink flower, and bees greedily suck the honey of this flower. At this moment, bees try their best to store beauty like people. When you wake up, the honey smell in your mouth is transformed from the good memories stored.
Two fifths-cats; This cat has many names, which reminds me of "The Cat Eating Six Nightingales". The cat in this cat is called Sid. It has six owners and six families, and each owner thinks that Sid belongs only to himself. Look, the cat is like this. You think it belongs to you, but it's just human wishful thinking. The reality is that cats are very independent and belong to themselves from beginning to end. However, does it really matter who you belong to? "A sweet meow, a pair of green eyes staring deeply, a furry hug at the end of a day's fatigue, and a purr that can cure all discomfort and pain." The real memories of what you heard, saw and touched are rolling in your mind, and the time you spent together is so warm and real. ...
Three fifths-dogs; Including but not limited to the animals in this book, my favorite is the dog. The familiar and strange feeling of cats always makes me feel alienated. I have a paranoid affection for dogs since I was a child. Even after being bitten by a dog for three times, the dog is still the kind I want to keep most. More specifically, I really want the company of dogs. Back in this book, all animals in this book have only one or two pictures, and dogs have only one picture, which is expressed by 13 picture, in which 18 different dogs and 10 different people appear. Such a large and colorful expression makes people wonder whether the author likes dogs as much as I do. In ancient times, people were used to the company of dogs. At that time, they were not emotional attachments, but helpers in life. When a large animal strikes, the keen dog will inform everyone earlier than the sentry; When hunting outdoors, hounds can find prey early, lock and even kill prey; Its loyal and brave quality has been affirmed and appreciated by human beings since then; Now, people's demand for dogs has shifted from guarding their homes to emotional companionship, just like the 13 picture in the book. Different people, different dogs, different times and different places have different stories. Similarly, there is no ancient time. Until now, people have been looking forward to the company of dogs from beginning to end, and dogs have never been far away from human life. People and dogs are like old friends. I hope that after many years, I can meet and hug my dog like a picture man.
The story of the inner city is rich in connotation, and I always feel that I will have a chance to write it again, so I will leave the rest for next time.