April 29, 222 Parent-child Reading and Appreciation of Picture Books "The Gift of the Enemy"

Won the Benjamin Franklin Book Award, and was unanimously recommended by Book List, School library journal and Cox Book Review. Through history and war, I realized the true story of human nature and guided children to get rid of prejudice and dialectically look at things

This is a powerful and touching story, based on from name to code: created by Oort Weiner. The picture book describes the most touching chapter of Ault's imprisonment by the Nazis. < P > Introduction to the story < P > Ault Weiner is an ordinary man with extraordinary experience. He originally lived in a quiet small town, and his life was full of books, food, laughter and love. < P > His parents are very caring, and his mother will provide food for those in need. Dad is a calm person. He teaches his children to refuse hatred. When the war came, they lost their freedom and rights, could not go to school and pray, and had to be prisoners in their own homes.

With the continuous advancement of Hitler's policy, Oort Weiner's father was killed, his brother was forcibly taken away, and 15-year-old Oort was also transported to a concentration camp.

In the concentration camp, Oort lived an extremely hard life, and he had to do hard work. 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. Ault regained the strength and hope to live.

The German risked his life to help him and made Ault understand that in every group, there are cold people and kind people. How a person treats others is more important than who they are.

After the war, Oort was still grateful to the German. Now when he eats white bread, it still tastes like heaven and freedom.

Aesthetic appreciation

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

The boy on the cover has a bright face. Where did 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 lit up by the light, echoing back and forth; In Ault's mind, bread at this time is not only food, but also a symbol of freedom, kindness, 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 more strength and gratitude

Especially the German woman who risked her life to help Ault. She is undoubtedly an angel. Love is still a beacon that shines the brilliance of human nature. Let us understand that hatred has no boundaries, and love also has no boundaries. Only love and courage can make human beings save themselves.

Observation details

Although the hero Oort's experience is very hard, it can even be described as "life is worse than death", from his expression and manner, he always faces life with a smile and bravely faces the world. This is inseparable from his parents' good family education when he was a child.

When he mentioned Jews and concentration camps, he must be inseparable from the six-pointed star. This is an armband specially made for Jews during Hitler's period, which was used by Nazis to identify Jews.

In a German factory, the red slogan on the wall is very conspicuous, which also implies strong racial discrimination.

"Bread" appears four times in the full text, each time with different meanings. You can find it with your children. Having received a good family education since childhood, parents should set an example for their children by their own actions, starting with being kind to everyone and animals around them, always feeling grateful, and starting with saying "thank you" more.