「堅強」一定要勇敢又無所畏懼嗎?一定要大聲、贏過別人,才算真正的強大嗎?有一天,小女孩 Bean 在花園裡向奶奶問了許多關於「堅強」的問題。奶奶溫柔地告訴她:安靜的陪伴、溫暖的擁抱、勇敢做自己,其實都是一種力量。這是一本充滿詩意與溫暖的繪本,以細膩動人的文字與柔美插畫,帶孩子重新認識「堅強」的模樣,並鼓勵每個孩子相信:只要做自己,就已經很了不起。
A poetic story from Laura Dockrill (Angry Cookie, The Lipstick, Grey) that shows children that there are many different ways to be strong. Is strong brave and fearless? Does it always win a fight? Does strong have a shouty voice? Is it always right? These are some of the questions that the inquisitive Bean asks their Nanna one day while in the garden. What follows is a stunning, lyrical exploration of strength and its many guises. From the power of silence to the strength of an embrace, this uplifting picture book offers an alternative to the stereotypes around strength, and encourages all children that they can be strong in their own way. The lyrical text is accompanied by Kip Alizadeh's gorgeous, evocative illustrations, which are a celebration of the natural world. Just like Today I'm Strong by Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey, The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, and the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival, I Am Strong Just Being Me is a powerful picture book that inspires reflection.



