親子共讀推薦 Parent-Child Shared Reading - 2023/9
1/ Go to Bed, Ted!
推薦跟 3-5 歲的小朋友共讀
文：Shirin Yim Bridges 圖：Luciano Lozano
版本：精裝，32 頁
類別：人物傳記、睡前故事、作息規律
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Recommendation for reading with children aged 3-5
Author: Shirin Yim Bridges Illustrator: Luciano Lozano
Hardcover: 32 pages
Category: Biography, Bedtime Story, Daily Routine
—> Click here to purchase “Go to Bed, Ted!”
有些家長朋友會跟我訴苦，說家裡小朋友睡前總是毛很多，一回要講故事，講完又說還有事情要跟爸爸媽媽說，但其實是在玩玩具，等一下又說口渴，喝完水又要上廁所 ⋯ 總之就是整整一小時（甚至更久）都不肯睡！
這本書是給 3-5 歲小朋友的家長，他們的小朋友可能會開始用拖延戰術來逃避睡覺。書中的主角 Ted 其實是童年的第 26 任美國總統 Theodore Roosevelt。(家長們，就算是總統，小時候睡前也是會毛很多的。) 小朋友可能不難發現自己和這個精力充沛的男孩有相似之處，尤其是 Ted 上床（或者說不上床）的過程。媽媽在過程中，溫柔而堅定地提到 Ted 將來可能會因為對自然和大自然的熱愛、童軍、航海、狩獵（和打鼾）而聞名。也許有一天，他甚至能找到自己的方法來照顧他熱愛的山脈。（故事結尾附有相關歷史參考資料）小朋友會興趣盎然地細想自己與未來的總統有多少共同之處，同時對他的滑稽行為笑個不停，然後平靜地入睡，或許夢想著有一天能成為一樣偉大的人物。
雖然書中的押韻有時有點勉強，但整體而言，這是一本寫實地描寫小朋友睡前到終於肯睡的過程，讓小朋友容易代入，而有趣的傳記入門，非常適合作睡前故事。
Some parents and friends often complain to me, saying that their children at home always have a lot of excuses before bedtime. They want to hear a story, but after finishing, they say there's something else to tell their parents. But actually, they are just playing with toys. They might even say they are thirsty and need to go to the bathroom after drinking water. In short, they refuse to sleep for an hour (or even longer)!
This book is for parents of children aged 3-5. Their children may start using delaying tactics to avoid going to bed. The main character in the book, Ted, is the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, during his childhood. (Parents, even the President, had a lot of excuses before bedtime when he was a child.) Children may easily relate to this energetic boy, especially when it comes to Ted's process of going to bed (or not). Throughout the story, his mother gently and firmly mentions what Ted may be known for in the future, such as his love for nature and the great outdoors, scouting, sailing, and hunting (and snoring). One day, he may even find his way to care for the mountains he loves. (The story ends with relevant historical references.) Children will be interested in thinking about what they have in common with the future President, laugh at his funny antics, and then peacefully fall asleep, perhaps dreaming of becoming someone great one day.
Although the rhyming in the book can be a bit forced at times, overall, it is a realistic portrayal of the process from children's bedtime to finally agreeing to sleep. It allows children to identify with it quickly and serves as an interesting introduction to biographies, making it perfect for a bedtime story.
2/ If You Give A Mouse An iPhone
推薦跟 5-8 歲的小朋友共讀
文：Ann Droyd
版本：精裝，40 頁
類別：手機成癮、生活
—> 點我購買 “If You Give a Mouse an iPhone”
Recommendation for reading with children aged 5-8
Author: Samantha Cotterill
Hardcover: 40 pages
Category: Smartphone Addiction, Life
—> Click here to purchase “If You Give a Mouse an iPhone”
當你在生活中有一點點空檔，你會做甚麼呢？現今大部分人都是會馬上把電話拿出來，就連走路的時間也不放過。有一天我就在商場看到一個美女邊疾走邊回訊息，然後迎面撞上了佇立的告示牌。在餐廳不難發現從頭到尾都邊吃邊看影片或玩手遊的小朋友、在超市排隊付款的短短幾分鐘也要拿電話看短影片的少年、坐在遊樂場旁從社交媒體看別人生活，卻錯過自己的小朋友在技能解鎖的家長 ⋯ 「活在當下」、「好好走路」、「好好吃飯」，好像越來越難做到呢。
繪本裡的老鼠叫 Applesource，有一天他從男孩手上得到了 iPhone。本來說是玩 10 分鐘，可是 10 分鐘又 10 分鐘，那電話並沒能收回去。而 Applesource 就因為一整天走到哪裡都在看電話，連男孩為他準備的驚喜旅行也全程懵然不知，還在動物園裡弄出個「大頭佛」！而他也顧不得如何收場，因為電話是終究會用到沒電的，沒電話用是比天塌下來更慘的事啊！
小朋友可能會取笑 Applesource 太誇張、太沉迷玩電話，這時就可以問問他們，你們覺得自己像 Applesource 嗎？他都錯過了甚麼呢？這些活動你會覺得值得錯過嗎？
What do you like to do when you have a little bit of free time? Nowadays, it's common for people to immediately reach for their phones, even while walking. One day, I saw a pretty girl walking quickly and texting at the same time in the mall, and she bumped into a standing sign. In restaurants, it's not hard to spot children watching videos or playing games on their phones while eating, teenagers watching short videos while waiting in line at the supermarket, and parents sitting next to the playground scrolling through social media, completely missing out on their own children's newly learned skills while playing... It seems like it's becoming increasingly challenging to "be present," "walk properly," and "eat properly."
In this book, a mouse named Applesource receives an iPhone from a boy. It was initially meant to be for a 10-minute playtime, but 10 minutes turns into another 10 minutes, and the phone becomes permanently his. Because Applesource spends his entire day glued to his phone, he is completely oblivious to the surprise trip the boy has planned for him. He even causes a huge mess at the zoo! He couldn't care less about how it all ends because, in his mind, running out of battery is a more disastrous situation than the end of the world!
Children may find it amusing and laugh at how exaggerated and engulfed in phone usage Applesource is. You may ask them, are you like Applesource? What have you missed out on while being on your phone? Is it worth missing out on these activities?
3/ You Choose
推薦跟 3-7 歲的小朋友共讀
文：Pippa Goodhart 圖：Nick Sharratt
版本：精裝，32 頁
類別：詞彙建立、想像力、選擇
—> 點我購買 “You Choose”
Recommendation for reading with children aged 3-7
Author: Pippa Goodhart Illustrator: Nick Sharratt
Hardcover: 32 pages
Category: Vocabulary, Imagination, Making Choices
—> Click here to purchase “You Choose”
You Choose 是一本妥妥的圖畫書 ╴裡面有不同的場景，文字卻非常少。所以這是一本跟小朋友一起天馬行空的書！例如從高處俯瞰一整個城市，你會想去哪裡玩呢？如果有很多不同風格的衣服在你眼前，你會怎樣打扮呢？如果你可以佈置自己的房子，你會放哪些傢具和擺設呢？還有，為什麼你會選這些呢？
就算小朋友還不會一些名詞也不要緊，當他們指著「這個」、「那個」的時候，正是我們讓他們多學生字的機會。而已經有一定語言能力的小朋友，也可以透過這個活動，讓語彙和句子更豐富。最珍貴的是我們也可以從中了解小朋友的喜好和他們的異想世界。
"You Choose" is a fantastic picture book that showcases various scenes with minimal text. It's a book that encourages children to let their imaginations soar! For example, when looking at a bird's eye view of a whole city, where would you like to go and explore? How would you dress yourself if you were presented with different clothing styles? What furniture and decorations would you choose if you could decorate your house? And why?
Even if children are unfamiliar with specific terms, it is okay. When they point to "this" or "that," it presents a valuable opportunity for them to learn new words. For children who already have a certain level of language proficiency, this activity can further enrich their vocabulary and sentence structures. Most importantly, we can gain insight into children's preferences and imaginative worlds through this book.
