A Trio of Taiwanese Hokkien Picture Books + Free 4 Illustrated Postcards

A Trio of Taiwanese Hokkien Picture Books - Buy Together! The illustrations in these 3 picture books are by Taiwanese Hokkien Cat 😃 1) A-Î Ū O͘-Ê -- BÔ ? (Does Auntie Have Black Shoes?) + Free 4 Illustrated Postcards https://www.pinkoi.com/product/Q26Xke5K 2) Our Home is the Library https://www.pinkoi.com/product/vU6AHv5n 3) CHHIAU-CHHŌE The Tree King https://www.pinkoi.com/product/tZF4uTBE 【Story Introduction】 1) A-Î Ū O͘-Ê -- BÔ ? (Does Auntie Have Black Shoes?) "Does Auntie Have Black Shoes?" is a picture book story written entirely in Taiwanese Hokkien. Scan the QR code to hear it read aloud, and learn Taiwanese characters as you listen. It's a story about a child facing challenges as they grow, and it teaches 6 Taiwanese Hokkien vowels! 2) Our Home is the Library "Our Home is the Library" tells the story of two children who wander into a mysterious old house. There, they learn from the keeper of the books about historical book burnings, contemporary information censorship, and the manipulation of fake news. The story emphasizes that reading is not only a gateway to knowledge but also a weapon for defending freedom and democracy. This book aims to inspire children to understand that "freedom is not a given." Only by reading diverse perspectives and cultivating critical thinking skills can one discern truth in this era of information chaos and resist authoritarianism. 3) CHHIAU-CHHŌE The Tree King "CHHIAU-CHHŌE The Tree King" is set in a future city where nature has been lost, and humans rely on artificial saplings for oxygen. The protagonist embarks on a dream journey to find the "Tree King," gradually realizing the importance of nature and the warmth of the land. Through a fantastical allegory and poetic imagery, the work leads children to ponder: "Without nature, there is no fresh air," and further understand the inseparable ethical and interdependent relationship between humans and the environment. The themes chosen for this project are exceptionally rare in the realm of Taiwanese Hokkien picture books. Taiwanese Hokkien picture books are scarce to begin with, and those that touch upon contemporary significant issues such as democracy, freedom, the environment, and fake news are even rarer. Most existing works focus on everyday vocabulary or folk themes, rarely carrying public significance and a sense of the times in the mother tongue. This project is therefore particularly meaningful, with the hope that through funding, these two picture books can reach readers, especially mother-tongue families and educational settings, as soon as possible, demonstrating that Taiwanese Hokkien is not just a language of the home, but a language that can delve into society and care for the world. In addition to publication and distribution, the project will also plan over ten mother-tongue storytelling events and reading workshops, reaching into communities and campuses to promote mother-tongue revitalization and enhance children's and families' understanding of and ability to discuss social issues. We firmly believe: the freedom to breathe comes from reading, and also from the forest; and this freedom, Taiwanese Hokkien can not only express but also touch people's hearts.