從繪本裡看人生,從橡樹的長成過程看世紀的更疊
本書由一個小男孩在門前庭院種下一個橡樹種子拉開序曲,時光荏苒,橡樹的樹像跟著改變,圍繞橡樹周邊的人事物也隨之變遷。
這是一本極為細緻的繪本,畫面色調因季節轉換而不同,筆下人物因年代而穿著更換,交通工具跟著演變 ,房屋造型進化,本書最後橡樹因雷擊而倒下,它留下粗壯的樹枝仍留給人們使用。
用心閱讀,陪橡樹一起成長到生命盡頭,最後發現,其實繪本不只是繪本,而是陪你吟唱的人生之歌。
PS:繪本最後附上橡樹年輪海報,從年輪深淺圍觀歷史,1950年航空業產生、1856年火車首度出航,1920年電台問世….讓我們更認識自己世界,海報背面並附幫助孩子練習的學習單。
This inventive picture book relays the events of two hundred years from the unique perspective of a magnificent oak tree, showing how much the world can transform from a single vantage point. From 1775 to the present day, this fascinating framing device lets readers watch as human and animal populations shift and the landscape transitions from country to city. Methods of transportation, communication and energy use progress rapidly while other things hardly seem to change at all.
This engaging, eye-opening window into history is perfect for budding historians and nature enthusiasts alike, and the time-lapse quality of the detail-packed illustrations will draw readers in as they pore over each spread to spot the changes that come with each new era. A fact-filled poster is included to add to the fun.