其實很多繪本也是寫給大人的喔， 想跟你推薦三本適合冬天讀的臺灣繪本，
Did you know that many illustration books are actually written for adults, too?
I want to recommend three Taiwanese picture books that are perfect for winter.
我之後會選兩本在繪本工作坊跟大家一起討論
I'll choose two of these books for us to read and discuss in an upcoming picture book workshop.
有好多東西是臺灣華語學生可以學的
So much to learn for Taiwanese Mandarin learners!
也希望讓你的心暖起來。
Also, I hope they’ll bring a little warmth to your heart. ❤️
1. 媽媽，買綠豆
mā ma, mǎi lǜ dòu
Mommy, Let’s Buy Mung Beans!
小孩和媽媽去市場，從買綠豆到煮綠豆湯，是一個溫暖的小故事。
This is a heartwarming little story about a mother and her child going to the market to
buy mung beans and then making mung bean soup together.
為什麼我選這本？
Why I chose this book
這是一本非常簡單、好懂的繪本。
It’s a very simple, easy-to-understand picture book.
其實是朋友推薦的。
A friend actually recommended it to me.
我一個二寶媽的朋友推薦的，她兩個小孩和她自己都很喜歡。
She’s a mom of two, and both she and her kids love this book.
我看完了也覺得很暖心，所有在臺灣的回憶全部浮現。
After reading it myself, I found it really heartwarming. It brought back so many memories of growing up in Taiwan.
「綠豆湯」是很多臺灣大人、小孩喜歡吃的甜點。
Mung bean soup is a favorite Taiwanese dessert enjoyed by both kids and adults.
這本充滿「臺灣味」，能讓你從臺灣小孩的視角了解臺灣文化。
This book is full of that unmistakable Taiwanese feel.
Through the eyes of a Taiwanese child, you get a glimpse into everyday life and culture in Taiwan.
繪本的色彩也很豐富，五顏六色，
The illustrations are colorful and vibrant, too.
看完了很想回家吃飯。
By the time I finished reading, I found myself wanting to go home and have a meal with my family.
Look at the street signs and taiwanese elements in details ⬇️
So cute, isn’t it? I hope to discuss them with you during the workshop.
程度：任何程度，非常適合初學者。
Level: All levels, especially beginners! (TOCFL novice + TOCFL band A1 above)
字不多，裡面的用字也非常口語，刻意用簡單好懂的詞彙。
There isn’t much text, and the language is very conversational.
The vocabulary is intentionally simple and easy to understand,
making it a great choice if you’re just starting to learn Mandarin.
2. 一個不能沒有禮物的日子
yí ge bù néng méi yǒu lǐ wù de rì zi
A Day That Can’t Go Without Presents
聖誕節可以想像沒有禮物嗎？
Can you imagine Christmas without presents?
禮物真的重要嗎？
But do presents really matter that much?
為什麼我選這本繪本？
Why I chose this book
繪本呈現的顏色是比較灰階、冷色系的顏色，裡面的主角們有熊爸爸、熊媽媽、小熊。
The illustrations use more muted colors and cool tones. The main characters are a bear dad, a bear mom, and a little bear.
小熊好像在擔心著什麼事，你會覺得有點沉重，但是看到最後卻溫暖了我的心。
The little bear seems to be worried about something. As you read, you might feel a little heaviness in your heart.
But by the end of the story, I felt warmed inside.
讓我想到我小時候看過的一本書，The Gift of the Magi 💛
It also brought back memories of a book I read as a child: The Gift of the Magi.
對了，臺灣人也過聖誕節喔，在情侶、朋友之間算是蠻重要的節日，
很多人會交換禮物、去餐廳吃好吃的。
By the way, Taiwanese people celebrate Christmas too! It's quite an important holiday for couples and friends. Many people exchange gifts or go out to restaurants to
enjoy a nice meal.
程度：任何程度。(TOCFL band A and above)
Level: suitable for all levels.
3. 土地爺爺過聖誕
tǔ dì yé ye guò shèng dàn
Grandpa Tudigong Celebrates Christmas
土地爺爺就是土地公，是臺灣文化中很重要的一個神明。
Tudigong, also known as the local guardian deity, is an important figure in Taiwanese folk religion.
你知道嗎?在臺灣有很多土地公廟，不知道你走路的時候、爬山的時候有沒有發現?
Did you know that there are lots of temples dedicated to Tudigong (the Earth God) in Taiwan?
I wonder if you've ever noticed any while walking around or hiking in the mountains
In the book…
土地爺爺和聖誕老公公原本是很要好的朋友，但在聖誕節前一天不講話了，他們好像在鬧脾氣。
Tudigong and Santa Claus are good friends. But the day before Christmas,
they stop talking to each other. It seems like they've had a little falling-out.
為什麼我選這本繪本？
Why I chose this book
透過這個故事可以了解臺灣特別的「土地公文化」。
This story is a wonderful way to learn about Taiwan's unique Tudigong tradition.
我第一次看到這樣把土地公和聖誕老人的擺在一起，覺得很新鮮。
I'd never seen Tudigong and Santa Claus brought together in a story like this before,
so I found the idea really fresh and interesting.
大人也很適合看。
I think adults can get a lot out of it, too.
就算是大人，也都有情緒、會和朋友吵架
We still have feelings to work through. We still get into arguments with friends.
程度：初中級以上。
Level: pre-Intermediate and above. (TOCFL band A2 above)
這本每頁的字數比起前面兩本多了一些，有很多好的詞彙，
很適合閱讀後跟學生做問題討論。
There's a little more text on each page than in the first two books,
and you'll find lots of useful vocabulary.
which makes this book a great choice for reading together and discussing the story with your students.
你喜歡哪本呢? 你想選哪本唸給你的小孩呢?
Which one are you interested? Which one would you read to your children?
我自己會選其中兩本來跟學生一起討論
I'll be choosing two of them to read and discuss with students.
歡迎來一起讀 would you like to read together?
PS This is not a sponsor, I simply want to share with you these amazing reading materials
as a teacher.
Q&A
I got a very interesting question yesterday so I'd like to share it with you--
Q1 : Do the Taiwanese 故事書 picture books include pinyin and zhuyin?
What do the inside pages look like?
In Taiwan, we only use zhuyin (bopomofo). Children’s books usually use only zhuyin
alongside the traditional Chinese characters.
The original books don’t include pinyin, but I’ll send you versions with both pinyin and zhuyin,
so you can follow along either way.
This might not be for you, but I wanted to invite you to read and discuss these picture books with me:)
☕️ 暖冬繪本工作坊
Cozy winter picture book workshop
Two relaxed live sessions via zoom where we read two Taiwanese picture books together,
practice reading Traditional Chinese, and chat about the story and the illustrations and stories.
By the end of the two sessions, you’ll:
-Read two complete Taiwanese picture books in Traditional Chinese and see the world through a Taiwanese perspective.
-Review TOCFL words and everyday vocabulary and characters, and recognize them in real stories.
-Share your thoughts and personal experiences about a story in Mandarin .
-Rediscover your 赤子之心 (playful heart) through the illustrations and colors of picture books.
-Feel heartwarmed after each session.
7:15 AM LA · 10:15 AM NY · 4:15 PM Paris · 11:15 PM Taipei
$89 USD
💛 Limited to 8 spots. Registration closes 11/16. Runs with 3+ people
Sign up before Sunday, 11/8 and you’ll get a bonus audio recording of me reading the story.
Details & Signup here
If you prefer a different time or have questions, let me know.
