Little guy Xiaoda playing high jump · Xiaoda's flowers · Lover

Author: EGMONT Company, Denmark
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth, coinciding with the HCA—2005 Global Celebration, Time & Space Cultural Development Co., Ltd. meticulously produced 15 animated books in the "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories" series. This set of books is adapted from the 26-episode animated series "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories," which will be broadcast successively on CCTV and local television stations. The "Hans Christian Andersen Tells Stories" animated series was created by EGMONT Company, Denmark, by selecting and originally producing 30 stories from over 160 of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. It features a unique style, neat, delicate, and beautiful visuals, vividly recreating the essence of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. The books complement the animated series, bringing Chinese young readers a completely fresh experience.
"The Little One Who Competed in High Jump"
Synopsis: This is a story about listening. Crickets, fleas, and Jack the Jumper compete in high jump. In the end, the taciturn Jack wins both the competition and the princess's love, because Jack discerns the princess's true feelings. We are accustomed to the idea of expressing ourselves earnestly and brilliantly, making others understand us, yet we overlook the importance of listening. Without listening, any communication or speech becomes meaningless. To listen is not just to appear to be listening—it means sitting quietly, gazing into the other person's eyes, hearing their heart, and feeling the connection of souls. Only by truly hearing can one speak, speak appropriately, and for everything to begin.
"Ida's Flowers"
Synopsis: This is a story about little Ida and the flowers. On the night before the flowers are set to die the next day, they gather joyfully. At the end of their lives, they dance and sing wildly, and the songs of their lives reach a glorious climax at the very end. Ida's actions inspire us to love the flowers and nature even more. Flowers, like people, have beautiful emotions and love to sing and dance. Life is fleeting; no matter what difficulties we encounter, we must live it splendidly.
"The Lovers"
Synopsis: Charlie deeply loves Martina, but after he bravely confesses his feelings, he is rejected. She prefers the gentle Mr. Stevenson. Because he cannot have her, Charlie withdraws deeper into himself, and from then on, he can no longer fall in love with anyone else. This is a heart-wrenching story. Obviously, when you cannot possess something, you should learn to let go. When you step out of the gloomy sky and look around, you will find that there is still much beauty waiting for you.