Grandpa's New Job [Japan] Yuan Yi, Shaanxi
"Grandpa's New Job" tells the story of Xiao Jian's grandfather who strayed into a cat paradise after his death and did a lot of work there. Only the works that draw beards for the soon-to-be-born cats are the most popular. Even the babies born by cats in Xiao Jian were drawn by his grandfather.
The author tells children where to go after death in an interesting and warm way, and tells them that everyone should have a survival skill with grandpa's new job of drawing moustaches.
After receiving the book, I read it twice in silence.
? When White Cat asked Grandpa what he liked, Grandpa replied, "My grandson Xiao Jian likes my moustache very much." Grandpa didn't say what he liked, but what his grandson liked, which moved me very much. If I were asked to answer this question before becoming a mother, I would really say what I like, but when I saw this question after becoming a mother, my first thought was that my fruit likes to jump on my lap and play hide-and-seek with me. The author did not use too much heavy content to express grandpa's love for Xiao Jian, but simply expressed it, which made people cry.
? The author finished talking about the love between grandparents and grandchildren, and then talked about the love between people and pets. At the end of the story, grandpa asked the white cat in the lounge, "Mr. White Cat, were you my cat assistant when I was a child?" The white cat said happily, "You finally remember." Ever since Grandpa strayed into the cat's heaven, the white cat has been with him to help him adapt to his new life and new job in heaven. Even the brushes used in grandpa's moustache shop are white cats' active tails. This reminds me of two cats I had before: underwear and vest. "I remember the love you gave me in my life. Although I will leave before you, I will wait for you in heaven and continue to accompany you. " Is that what pets think?
? At the end of the story, spring came and Xiao Jian's cat gave birth to several babies, each with a moustache. Grandpa's love never left.
This is my favorite painting style.
Simple without losing details, light without losing warmth.
? Because most of the stories are in heaven, with blue and white as the main tone. It looks brisk and complements the humorous content.
? Although the phrase "Xiao Jian's grandfather died" is an understatement, it is all expressed in bright colors, without sadness or heavy gloomy tone.
Whether it's heaven or Xiao Jian's home, almost all wooden objects, including tables and chairs, cabinets, roofs, floors, etc. Even the little cushion that Xiao Jian sits on is represented by reddish brown, and there is no deliberate distinction between heaven and earth, giving people the feeling that love never leaves, and it is natural and warm.
In short, this is a life education picture book with temperature that can't be missed.