Life

　　輕柔的耳語、溫暖的筆觸，跟隨作者的腳步，以動物視角出發，深刻發掘生活的美麗與力量。



　　不論是在美好的時代還是充滿掙扎的時代，生活中還是有許多美好的事物，值得發掘。大象、猴子、鯨魚……從這些動物的視角出發，作者帶我們透過冥想，在逆境中尋找力量。



　　作者說，生活從很小的地方開始，就像一隻小象一樣，逐漸地成長，直至成為像暴風一樣巨大的存在。作者也提醒我們，生命中總是有路可走，總有一些事物可愛。生活充滿了美麗與韌性，等待我們去尋找、碰觸。



　　美麗、溫柔的文字，搭配繪者輕柔筆觸下的景觀與動物，《Life》提供讀者啟發性與吸引力十足的內容，不管任何年齡層，都能深刻感受到這本書帶來的靜謐之美。(文/博客來編譯)

Cynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel explore the beauty and tenacity of life.

Life begins small, then grows...

There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world's animals--including elephants, monkeys, whales, and more--Cynthia Rylant offers a moving meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity. Brendan Wenzel's stunning landscapes and engaging creatures make this an inspiring and intriguing gift for readers of all ages.

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Visit her at CynthiaRylant.com.

Brendan Wenzel’s artwork often explores the natural world and our relationship to it and he has teamed up with many groups working to preserve wild places and creatures around the world. He has illustrated several acclaimed animal-themed picture books, including Some Bugs and Some Pets by Angela DiTerlizzi, Beastly Babies by Ellen Jackson, and his own They All Saw a Cat. He lives in New York.