Little white is sick

Author: (French) Fluri (French) Bouanel
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Little White is exhausted. His ears hurt. Dad calls Dr. Crosset. Being sick is not fun, but the doctor will find a way to make Little White feel better quickly. Little White is a household name in France and is extremely popular among children in Europe. This series of picture books uses the simple and adorable image of Little White to tell about the problems children encounter in their daily lives. The entire book is laid out simply with bright colors. Since its publication, "Little White" has been translated into multiple languages, including German, English, Japanese, and Korean. This is the first time Little White has landed in mainland China. Ten relatable stories about everyday life that children go through during their growth: bedwetting, socializing, missing Mom. With the guidance of parents, this book of stories for children to read and recognize can help them take flight with their imagination and perceive and touch the life around them.
The Arrow of Happiness
Little White is a rabbit. But we see that he is actually a child. So this series of stories about a rabbit is also a story about a child. Children's stories are always everyday and simple. Eating is a story, sleeping is a story, being happy is a story, being angry is a story, walking is a story, falling is a story, missing Mom is a story, walking up and down the train corridor is a story, singing "La la la" is a story, and wetting the bed and pants is also a story.
When Little White wets his pants or the bed, Mom just says, "Oh! There was an 'accident.'" Dad is even more relaxed and knowledgeable: "Don't worry, dear. Everyone has gone through this. Me, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma—we all have." The next day at school, Contant also wet the bed during nap time. Little White comforts him: "Don't worry, Natalie the teacher used to wet the bed too." Natalie says, "Yes, the teacher used to wet the bed when she was little. Contant, change your clothes first, and then we can play together." So in Little White's stories, we see the wisdom and composure of the "Big Whites," and we see that they understand the innocence, naivety, and awkwardness of childhood very well. They appreciate the precious innocence, mischief, and poetry. Of course, they know that every day of childhood is heading in one direction—the direction of growing up. Some truths are like road signs with arrows, guiding the way. But they understand the right way, the right words, and the right tone, which surprises and moves us—it becomes almost an art! We can't help but regret that when our Little Whites were young, we didn't have the chance to read such stories and books. As a result, when we join in their stories, we lack fresh inspiration. When we point them in the right direction with road signs, we are not humorous at all. Otherwise, the feeling of growing up and the nostalgia would surely be more joyful, and the brilliance we see in their personalities would be even greater!
We think such books are perfect for children to explore and read, but in fact, they are also particularly worth adults reading and reflecting on. Adults with children can read these books with their Little Whites. The book can be in the child's hands or the adult's hands. It can be read aloud or told softly. The child finds their own joy and reflections in Little White's stories, while adults find their own likes and touches. Unexpected inspiration naturally becomes tomorrow's wisdom and composure. In Little White's tomorrow's stories, and in every story that follows, you will still be there to join in, but how light and fun will it be then? Many years later, the memories of Little White and your memories will also be bright and joyful.
I'm gradually realizing that for a person, many small things and many big things, in the end, what we truly want are the bright memories left behind. Having them is already very good.
These books were translated by my daughter. I read her translation and felt both happy and moved. She took these French stories and told them to us in Chinese, to many little Chinese children, and to many adults with little children. Her French is excellent. She will soon go to France to study new courses and pursue a higher degree. I'm amazed at how quickly my child has grown. I've always felt guilty and blamed myself for not being a wise and composed father, for being so concerned about her childhood yet lacking inspiration, lacking ways, and lacking so much patience. As a result, her childhood didn't have enough joy. I always wanted to say to my little rabbit, "Forgive me!" I believe that because of my recommendation, many children will finally get the joy they need. Then they will leave behind more bright memories. That would be wonderful!