Dedicated to the slow growing seeds
His dream was peaceful.
A family of moles passed by but did not wake him up.
The puppy digging a hole didn't wake him up.
People passing by, people bouncing balls, bicycles,
For him, it had no effect at all.
Other seeds sprouted one after another.
Only the little seed remained motionless.
It has never been discovered.
The little ant passing by thought it was very strange.
The earthworms passing by discussed the small seed.
But the little seed slept even more deeply.
Until... when the spring thunder sounded.
boom! boom! boom!
A trickle of rain slowly seeps into the soil.
The little seed felt itchy all over.
He woke up and stretched his body.
The most magical power was displayed in an instant!
Author's Note
There are many small seeds around us, have you discovered?
You have to squat, bend down, lower your head and squint your eyes, look carefully, and sometimes listen quietly, before you can discover the small seeds. They all live very seriously, wanting to break out of the land, grow their own lives, and become a big tree. But before all that happens, he is just an inconspicuous little seed that is easily overlooked.
These little seeds have strong vitality, but they can also wither easily. A few derogatory words or a disdainful look from us may make them think that they are nothing. Conversely, a sincere compliment, a nod or a smile from us may make him happily break out of the ground, face the sun, and grow and thrive to a degree that we cannot imagine.
Sometimes we have to be very patient and keep watering it even if it never sprouts. When we repeatedly want to give up and feel that there is no hope, deep in the soil, in the core of every layer of tiny seeds, there is indeed an upward vitality sleeping quietly. Whether they are stepped on or ignored, these small seeds are still silently absorbing nutrients even if we can't see it. Can we give them more time? Do we have the patience and unwavering determination to wait for the flowers to bloom?
If we have such faith, then when the seeds around you sprout and grow into big trees, they will block the glaring sunlight for you. I had this experience, so I wrote this little book. I invite you to join me in protecting these little seeds around us and feel this moment with tears in our eyes.
About the Author
He is currently a children's literature writer, Chinese and English picture book lecturer, juvenile fiction guide, parent reading lecture speaker, parent reading club leader, and children's emotional education lecturer. She promotes picture books, juvenile novels, and children's emotional education in major bookstores, radio stations, and elementary and middle schools. She reads picture books to preschoolers at the Housewives' Union, reads picture books to adults and leads life writing at the Mandarin Daily. She serves as an English story volunteer at the Taipei City Library and also leads senior citizens in reading picture books.
All the works I have written so far were written while crying, and this one is certainly no exception. It is rumored that this is an important client of the toilet paper company.
Xu Taiyu／Illustrator
Living in the suburbs of Taipei, he is a freelance illustrator who is slow to warm up but has a lot of inner drama.
I like to hide small details in the story scenes to let the imagination ferment. I like taking aimless walks and also like studying various mysterious things. Part of you lives the old soul. Drawing reminds me that I should enjoy life.