也許死亡就像變成一隻蝴蝶
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By: 皮姆‧凡赫斯特（Pimm van Hest）
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《我不敢說，我怕被罵》作者溫馨力作 如何溫暖開放的與孩子談論死亡？ 故事從克里斯欽想把一隻毛毛蟲放進玻璃罐裡開始，爺爺告訴他，這麼做毛毛蟲可能很快就會死掉。意識到這件事，讓克里斯欽吃了一驚。 可是，死掉是什麼呢？死掉之後會怎麼樣呢？克里斯欽漸漸浮出對死亡、對生命的一連串疑惑，他在與爺爺散步的途中，聊起這些聽起來天真卻很深沉的問題。 「可是爺爺，你想，死掉以後有什麼呢？」 「我想我會到一個地方，那裡會下著巧克力雨。」 克里斯欽哈哈大笑。 「你覺得呢？」 克里斯欽安靜下來。「我需要一點時間想想，爺爺。」 「我明白，親愛的。你知道嗎？說是一點時間，其實有時候要花一輩子來想呢。也許死掉有個特別的地方，那就是沒人真的知道。所以我們可以照自己的方式來想。」 面對克里斯欽的提問，爺爺以智慧和幽默的態度予以回應，有時則坦承他其實還不知道問題的答案。在一問一答之中，他們互相分享自己的想法，激盪出更多對生命與死亡的思考面向，再消化後融合出了一個目前彼此能滿足的答案。 書中的爺爺說，我們會死掉，是因為死亡是生命的一部份。活著的東西，到最後都會面臨死亡。這也讓克里斯欽從一開始的毛毛蟲，延伸體悟出自己對於死亡的一番重生見解。 「蝴蝶出現的時候，毛毛蟲就不見了。 毛毛蟲死掉了，可是又不算是死掉，因為牠變成了蝴蝶。 所以，也許死亡就像變成一隻蝴蝶。 你會變成別的東西，是你目前還想不到的東西。 變成美麗的東西……」 祖孫倆對話中自然流動的情感、直白單純的提問、具體易懂的美麗比喻，搭配繪者溫暖的圖片，讓這本書談論起死亡來，顯得輕柔又平易近人。 生命議題困難但難以避免，孩子能預先透過本書漸進開啟對話機會，因為我們永遠不知道何時會面臨下一次的失去。 ★附有悲傷輔導治療師蕾貝卡‧達伯考森（Rebecca Dabekaussen）的專業結語，為家長提供可以用來跟孩子討論死亡的實用指引 ★藉由孩子慢慢能自在地談論生活中較為微小的失去，也較為容易談及生命中較為重大的失去。 ＊適讀年齡：學齡前～高年級 ＊注音：有
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Book Overview: "也許死亡就像變成一隻蝴蝶" by 皮姆‧凡赫斯特 (Pimm van Hest)
Key Themes
- Death and Life: The book explores the philosophical aspects of life and death through a simple yet profound narrative.
- Inter generational Dialogue: The story highlights the conversations between a grandfather and his grandson, fostering a deeper understanding of mortality.
- Emotional Expression: The book emphasizes the importance of emotional expression and open communication about sensitive topics like death.
- Philosophical Inquiry: It delves into deeper questions about the nature of death, such as "Why do we die?" and "What happens after death?"
Plot Summary
The story begins with a young boy named Chris who wants to put a caterpillar in a glass jar. His grandfather warns him that the caterpillar will likely die soon. This realization shocks Chris and prompts him to ask questions about death. Through their conversations, Chris and his grandfather explore various aspects of mortality, using the metaphor of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly to illustrate the transformation that occurs after death.
Critical Reception
- Accessibility: The book is praised for its ability to discuss a difficult topic like death in a gentle and accessible manner, making it suitable for children and adults alike.
- Illustrations: The illustrations by Lisa Brandenburg are described as warm and engaging, enhancing the emotional impact of the story.
- Educational Value: The book is seen as a valuable tool for parents and educators to help children gradually open up to discussions about loss and mortality.
- Professional Guidance: The book includes a professional conclusion by grief counselor Rebecca Dabekaussen, providing practical guidance for parents on how to discuss death with their children.
Publication Details
- Author: 皮姆‧凡赫斯特 (Pimm van Hest)
- Illustrator: 丽莎‧布兰登伯格 (Lisa Brandenburg)
- Publisher: 中译出版社 (Zhongyi Publishing House)
- Release Date: 2021
This book offers a unique and compassionate approach to discussing death, making it an essential read for families and educators seeking to address this inevitable part of life in a way that is both gentle and enlightening.