你能帮帮我吗
Can You Help Me
Author | 文字作者
Hong & Hai (红·海 / 耿彦红、齐海潮)
Illustrator | 图画作者
Hong & Hai (红·海 / 耿彦红、齐海潮)
Jiangsu Phoenix Children's Publishing House (江苏凤凰少年儿童出版社)
2020
Description | 简介
蓝蜗牛想去对面的山上见红蜗牛，可两座山之间隔着一道宽宽的鸿沟。它请求乌龟先生帮忙，乌龟伸长脖子，却怎么也够不到对岸。对面的红蜗牛也找来了乌龟小姐，大家一起想办法，耐心等待。最后，一朵长长的玫瑰花搭起了奇妙的桥梁，不仅让两只蜗牛终于相聚，也让两只乌龟走到了一起。
A little blue snail longs to visit a red snail across a wide gap between two hills. He asks a turtle for help, but even the turtle's outstretched neck cannot reach the other side. Another turtle joins the effort, and together they search for a solution. At last, a long-stemmed rose becomes an unexpected bridge, bringing both pairs of friends together.
Why We Recommend It
一本文字极少、却充满温柔与巧思的原创绘本。作者选择行动缓慢的蜗牛和乌龟作为主角，让一个简单的求助故事变成关于耐心、信任、合作与爱的美好旅程。尤其精彩的是画面中的时间叙事：太阳升起又落下，月亮悄悄出现，花苞逐渐绽放，小昆虫也在慢慢成长。孩子可以通过观察这些细节，感受时间的流逝，而不需要文字解释。角色的眼神和动作生动传神，幽默而富有情感。最后那朵玫瑰花不仅解决了跨越鸿沟的难题，也带来了意想不到的温暖结局，让孩子理解帮助别人有时也会为自己带来幸福。
A beautifully understated picture book about kindness, patience, cooperation, and the unexpected rewards of helping others. With very few words, the story relies on expressive characters and thoughtful visual storytelling. Subtle changes in sunlight, moonlight, blooming flowers, and tiny insects reveal the passage of time as the slow-moving snails and turtles work toward their goal. These details encourage children to observe carefully and construct meaning from illustrations. The inventive rose-bridge solution introduces creative problem-solving, while the heartwarming ending shows how one act of kindness can bring happiness to everyone involved. An excellent choice for developing visual literacy and empathy.
Reading & Activity Ideas
Predict the Solution: Pause before the rose appears and ask children how they would help the snails cross the gap. Spot the Changes: Compare illustrations to find clues showing the passage of time, including the sun, moon, flowers, and insects. Build a Bridge: Use paper, craft sticks, blocks, or flowers to design a bridge between two pretend hills. Act It Out: Have children move slowly like snails and turtles, practicing patience and cooperation. Kindness Discussion: Ask, “When have you asked someone for help?” and “How did helping someone make you feel?”