Blue Shield's Private Life

Author: Li Ya
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Sometimes, one gets sentimental or secretly happy over very small things. Sometimes, one makes oneself sad or finds joy—truly a strange phenomenon of humanity. And what if such strange reactions were experienced by a lonely little dinosaur? Sensing sorrow or happiness all by oneself in silence. This is the world as seen by a 17-year-old girl, innocent and playful yet tinged with a touch of melancholy, containing clever reflections and thoughts that awaken the forgotten innocence of every heart. The protagonist of this book is Blue Shield, a little monster who constantly questions himself and the world. When "it" sits on a branch, facing the sunset, mountains, sea, or clouds, "it" cannot help but think of many things, both necessary and unnecessary: "When you want to fly, you no longer care about weight," "Waiting without purpose is a pure longing." On a special day, an ancient diary reveals the secrets of Blue Shield's ancestors, leaving "it" utterly shocked. Currently, picture books are a highlight in the book market. The potential readership is vast, and the extent to which Japanese picture books captivate readers sets an example. It is now a trend to launch uniquely distinctive picture books.