雖然捨不得你離開，但是我知道愛永遠都在
By: 勞倫斯．布吉尼翁（Laurence Bourguignon）
About This Book
有些地方，我不能陪你去；有些路，我不能陪你走 但是你離開的那一天，我們可以好好說再見 聰明的小老鼠和強壯的老象是好朋友，他們一起去過好多地方，直到有一天，年紀愈來越大的老象和小老鼠提起了大象天堂，那是一個所有生病、年老的大象們最後會去的地方，一個快樂的地方，他的好多朋友和家人已經在那裡了。老象在心裡默默的想著，也許就快輪到他了。 沒想到通往大象天堂的橋樑竟然斷了！當老象感到失望又難過的時候，小老鼠反而鼓勵起老象，答應要幫他修好橋梁，只要老象會再回來找她，但是老象告訴她，通往大象天堂的路，一旦出發，就不能再回頭。 「我要你陪著我，直到永永遠遠。」小老鼠這麼說，老象也點點頭答應。但是看著身體一天比一天虛弱的老象，小老鼠漸漸明白，也許時候真的到了，雖然捨不得和老象分開，她會勇敢並努力實現朋友最後的心願…… 老象無私的愛，正如父母對孩子的愛一樣，總是無怨無悔，只要看見孩子的笑容，什麼樣的苦與痛都可以忍耐；小老鼠純真的愛，正如孩子對父母的愛一樣，雖然很多事情還懵懵懂懂，但只要我能為你做到的，我會毫不猶豫全力以赴。「說再見」，不論對大人還是小孩來說，都不是一件容易的事，面對離別的恐懼，其實我們都曾有過，因此，和您的孩子一起讀這本繪本吧！看看書中如何溫暖呈現小老鼠漸漸成熟懂事，讓老象可以放心展開最後一段旅程的過程，更別忘了溫柔地提醒懷裡的寶貝，如果說再見的那天真的來臨，別忘記，雖然捨不得，但是爸爸媽媽的愛永遠都在！ ★ 榮獲法國聖修伯里獎的暖心作品！ ★ 老象與小老鼠全心守護彼此直到最後一刻的真摯情感，觸動你我心中最柔軟的一塊！ ＊適讀年齡：中低年級
AI Overview
The book "雖然捨不得你離開，但是我知道愛永遠都在" (original title: "Vieil Éléphant") by Laurence Bourguignon is a poignant and heartwarming tale that explores themes of friendship, love, and the passage of time. Here is a comprehensive overview of the book:
Key Themes
- Friendship: The story highlights the deep and enduring bond between a clever little mouse and a strong elephant. Their friendship is a central theme, showcasing how they support and care for each other through various life stages.
- Love and Loyalty: The narrative emphasizes the unconditional love and loyalty that the little mouse and the elephant have for each other. Despite the elephant's eventual decline, their love remains steadfast.
- Acceptance and Letting Go: The book touches on the theme of acceptance and letting go. As the elephant ages and eventually passes away, the little mouse must come to terms with losing his dear friend, but he finds solace in knowing that their love will always be there.
Plot Summary
The story follows the adventures of a clever little mouse and a strong elephant who are inseparable friends. They explore many places together, sharing joy and experiences. However, as the elephant ages, they begin to talk about "Elephant Heaven," a place where all old and sick elephants go to live happily ever after. The narrative then shifts to the little mouse's reflection on their time together and the eventual parting, where he finds comfort in knowing that their love remains eternal.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews are not readily available in the provided sources, the book's themes and plot suggest it would likely receive positive feedback for its emotional depth and poignant storytelling. The book's simplicity and clarity, as indicated by its translation into multiple languages, also suggest it may be well-received by readers of various ages.
Publication Details
- Title: "雖然捨不得你離開，但是我知道愛永遠都在" (original title: "Vieil Éléphant")
- Author: Laurence Bourguignon
- Publisher: 大穎文化 (Da Ying Culture)
- Language: 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese)
- Pages: 32 pages
- ISBN: 9789865570040
Availability
The book is available in both physical and electronic formats from various online retailers, including 博客來 (Blogy) and 誠品線上 (Eslite) .