Reason for Recommendation

Won the Benjamin Franklin Book Gold Medal, unanimously recommended by "Book List", "School Library Journal", and "Kirkes Reviews", through history and war , a story about understanding the true nature of human nature, guiding children to get rid of prejudice and view things dialectically

This is a powerful and touching story, based on "From Names to Codenames: A Adapted from "The Autobiography of a Holocaust Survivor", the picture book describes the most touching chapter of Oult's imprisonment by the Nazis

Story Introduction

Oult Weiner He is an ordinary person with extraordinary experiences. He originally lived in a quiet small town, and his life was full of books, food, laughter and love

My parents are very caring, and my mother will give Provide food to those in need; Dad is a peaceful person who educates his children to reject hatred; when the war comes, they lose their freedom and rights, cannot go to school, pray, and can only be prisoners in their own homes

< p>As Hitler's policies continued to advance, Ort Weiner's father was killed, his brother was forcibly taken away, and 15-year-old Ort was also transported to the concentration camp

In the concentration camp, Ort He lived an extremely hard life, without enough food and clothing, and had to work hard; until one day, when he was working in a German factory, he was rescued by a German worker who gave him a bread and cheese sandwich every day. Alter regained the strength and hope to live

The German risked his life to help him, and also made Alter understand: in every group, there are cold people and kind-hearted people. People; how a person treats others is more important than who they are

After the war, Ault is still grateful to the German. Now when he eats white bread, he is still heaven and free. The taste of the book

Aesthetic Education Appreciation

The color boundaries of the picture books are very clear. The first half is bright, suggesting peaceful life scenes, indicating that the society at that time was harmonious and stable; the second half is dark. , implying the outbreak of war, some pages are still pure black, and the strong color contrast vividly displays the gloom of society and the helplessness of people

The boy on the cover, his face is illuminated by the light, Where does this light come from? You can discuss it with your child; when he grows up, when he holds white bread in his hand, his face is still illuminated by the light, echoing back and forth; in Oort's heart, bread at this time is not only food, but also freedom, kindness, and A symbol of strength and humanity

The power of words

Although the story describes the persecution of Jews during World War II, which is somewhat depressing and heavy, from the author’s language, we feel It is more strength and gratitude

Especially the German woman who risked her life to help Alter. She is undoubtedly an angel. In that complicated era, love still shines on humanity. A shining beacon, let us understand that hatred has no boundaries, and love has no boundaries. Only love and courage can allow humans to save themselves

Observe the details

Although the protagonist Alter His experience was very difficult, and could even be described as "life is worse than death", but judging from his expressions and demeanor, he faced life with a smile from beginning to end and faced the world bravely. This is consistent with the kindness his parents treated him when he was a child. Family education is inseparable

When it comes to Jews and concentration camps, the six-pointed star must be inseparable. This is an armband made specifically for Jews during Hitler's time and used by the Nazis to identify Jews

In German factories, the red slogans on the walls are very conspicuous and imply strong racial discrimination

“Bread” appears four times in the whole text, each time with a different meaning. You can find one with your children. Find and talk about it

Parenting inspiration

How to make children have a kind heart? Having received good family education since childhood, parents set an example for their children by what they do. They start by being kind to everyone and every small animal around them, always be grateful, and start by saying "thank you" more often