圖書名稱：Dinosaur Girl: A Canvas Filled with Courage and Dreams
◎The life story of a 10-year-old girl with heart conditions who loves drawing and dinosaurs, courageously facing challenges and striving to shine brightly.
Dinosaur Girl is a 10-year-old girl who loves drawing and dinosaurs. She came into this world with her "special mission." Facing challenge after challenge, She was brave and fearless, even when scared. On the canvas of her life, she fills it with bold, bright colors of strength. Her journey of resilience touches the hearts of readers, bringing courage and strength to those who may be facing the valleys of life!
◎Features of this Book： The story is written by Chi-Chi’s mother and illustrated by the renowned healing illustrator, Iris Chang. 《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》 is a creation that transcends time and space. Iris Chang's warm and delicate illustrations seamlessly incorporate Chi-Chi's past drawings, making this picture book a collaborative work between the two. In the picture book, the illustrator designed various styles of scenes based on the storyline. Each double-page spread becomes a beautiful piece of art in itself. When these illustrations are connected together, they form a picture book filled with love and warmth." Iris Chang specializes in colored pencil artwork, and the illustrations in this book are also hand-drawn using colored pencils, pastels, and other materials. While the story discusses themes of life education, the picture book’s design features warm and lively tones, paired with approachable and easy-to-understand text. This allows readers of all ages to learn about how children with congenital heart disease bravely face and overcome each challenge in their lives. It is also hoped that this picture book will encourage children currently facing life’s hurdles and their families. The picture book also includes a section featuring words from the "Doctor Uncle." Through his explanations of the characteristics of congenital heart disease in children, readers can gain a deeper understanding of children living with heart conditions. This is a picture book with soft, heartfelt strokes, vibrant and rich colors, and layers of meaning that is emotionally healing." Recommended Age: 3 years and up. Suitable for parent-child reading and readers of all ages. Category: Children's Picture Book, Parent-Child Reading, Life Education Keywords: Life Education, Family Bonds, Dinosaurs, Drawing, Art, Medical Themes
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◎Author ET Huang / Chi-Chi's Mom Doctoral Student in Graduate School of Design, NYSUT. 《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》 is Chi-Chi's Mom’s first picture book. During the ten years of raising Chi-Chi, she faced countless challenges and heartbreak, watching her girl endure so much pain. Yet, every moment spent hand-in-hand with Chi-Chi became her most precious gift. She often expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Chi-Chi, for choosing to be my child. After seeing Chi-Chi off on her journey to heaven, her life seemed to press the pause button. However, through the process of completing Chi-Chi’s picture book, this ordinary mother rediscovered her strength and reignited her determination to move forward with purpose and hope. ◎Illustrator Iris Chang Department of Visual Communication Design, NYUST Exceling at using soft, hand-drawn strokes to create illustrations that evoke a dreamlike, fairytale atmosphere, Iris has the dream to leave her footprints on every corner of the world, charting a path of adventure that is uniquely her own.
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♦Dr. Chen, Yih-Sharng Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University ♦Dr. Wang, Jou-Kou Executive Director, Cardiac Children's Foundation, Taiwan ♦Dr. Shih, Jin-Chung Associate professor and the chief of Obstetrics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital ♦Jeng, Yi-Min Founder,【1st1000dayhood】Baby Expert Platform
★This picture book chronicles the transformation of a brave little dinosaur, using colors to express her journey, which starts with the "blue" of facing life's challenges and grows into the "pink" of hope and courage. Her story not only provides children with heart disease and their families with a positive outlook and fresh perspective but also serves as a tremendous source of encouragement for medical teams. ——Dr. Chen, Yih-Sharng ★This picture book tells the life story of a little girl with congenital heart disease (CHD). While she was still a fetus, it was discovered that Chi-Chi had a severe and complex congenital heart condition. Her parents chose to bring her into this world and dedicated themselves to tirelessly caring for her. In 2018, after undergoing her fourth heart surgery, Chi-Chi became an angel. ——Dr. Wang, Jou-Kou ★However, when I shared Chi-Chi’s story of courage and beauty, the outpouring of love and support from others was overwhelming. The dinosaur-themed stickers, created from Chi-Chi's original artwork, even broke sales records at the LINE company, indirectly helping more children with heart disease. If she wasn't the incarnation of a"Bodhisattva", how could she possess such extraordinary power and love to the world? I will remember her forever. ——Dr. Shih, Jin-Chung ★Literary minds often describe life as a canvas, and Chi-Chi, the Dinosaur Girl, filled hers with vivid colors, grand dreams, and resounding bravery. Through her dinosaur drawings, she extended the edges of her own canvas, bringing light and color to the canvases of countless boys and girls living with heart conditions. ———Jeng, Yi-Min
名人推薦：♦Dr. Chen, Yih-Sharng Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University ♦Dr. Wang, Jou-Kou Executive Director, Cardiac Children's Foundation, Taiwan ♦Dr. Shih, Jin-Chung Associate professor and the chief of Obstetrics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital ♦Jeng, Yi-Min Founder,【1st1000dayhood】Baby Expert Platform
★This picture book chronicles the transformation of a brave little dinosaur, using colors to expres...
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◎Words from the Author 《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》has been in the works for over two years. Every word in this book was written as waves of tears overflowed, as I tried to sort through emotions and memories of my time with Chi-Chi. I transformed my sadness into words and used drawings to capture the everyday moments we shared. I wrote down every bit of the ten years we spent together, and this journey of love became the strength that allows her dad and me to keep moving forward. Love hasn’t disappeared; it’s just changed form, and it’s still here with us.
Through this picture book, we hope to share Chi Chi’s life story—her courage in facing life, her fearlessness in the face of challenges, and her determination to shine brightly. We hope that her story brings courage and strength to other children and families who are walking through the valleys of life. May every child overcome the difficulties before them, spread their wings, and shine their brightest light.
We especially hope that everyone, both children and adults, who reads this picture book will extend hands of love, embracing those who are different from us. They are truly giving their all to grow and overcome the challenges life presents them. A simple smile or a small act of kindness can be the greatest encouragement for them. Thank you for reading this picture book, and may blessings be with you!
◎Words from the Illustrator Throughout my work creating the illustrations, I was fortunate enough to see Chi-Chi’s original drawings, filled with her incredible creativity. It was deeply inspiring! I am truly honored to be able to use my art to depict her touching life story, written with "courage." It feels as if we, two people who are from different times and places but both love to draw, have been connected through this project. If this book can give its readers the courage to keep moving forward, that would be the most wonderful thing!
◎Words from the Author 《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》has been in the works for over two years. Every word in this book was written as waves of tears overflowed, as I tried to sort through emotions and memories of my time with Chi-Chi. I transformed my sadness into words and used drawings to capture the everyday moments we shared. I wrote down every bit of the ten years we spent together, and this journey of love became the strength that allows her dad and me to keep ...
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