Kaia and Tutu's Journey to the World

Book Synopsis: A charming picture book with gifted illustrations and profound thoughts depicting the relationship among nature, human and animals. It is recommended by New York Public Library as 2020 Summer Reading Program for Kids. Here is the author’s talk: https://vimeo.com/449013544.

The book tells a story about a little girl, Kaia, who conquered fear and difficulties to rescue her best friend, a sea turtle named Tutu. With love and courage, she began a journey where danger, wonder, and adventure abound. A heartwarming story with emotional depth: friendship, fear, and spirit of adventure. It is an adventure book from children’s perspective, but an adult fable as well. The book makes several observations about life, nature, and friendship. It not only shows the path of a girl discovering her confidence and self-determination, but also depicts the life and dilemma after the catastrophe of nature caused by human behavior. What can she do to help her best friend sea turtle Tutu? With many well-thought metaphoric illustrations in the story, New York based artist and author June He takes you on this extraordinary journey towards Kaia’s great adventure and dream. This book is classic, pure and full of wonders, a timeless adventure itself. It is a bilingual book in both English and Chinese.“卡娅和图图历险记“是旅美艺术家绢窗小雨June He的双语绘本童书。这本书被纽约图书馆推荐为2020暑假图书计划书目。这里是作者的讲故事活动讲座：https://vimeo.com/449013544。

这个故事描述了一个生活在水底岛屿的小女孩卡娅，历经旅程拯救好朋友海龟图图的经历。卡娅居住的岛屿地表受到环境污染，因此整个城市迁移在岛屿底层，岛里的居民倒立着生活。一次意外的深海爆炸，许多海洋生物受了伤。为了拯救她的好朋友海龟图图，卡娅克服内心的恐惧和挣扎，从封闭的水底岛屿一路冒险到达陆地，走向不可预知的海边……故事介绍了小女孩在探险旅途中遇到不同的人、精灵、艺术家，和其他生物等。她在交流和思考的过程中渐渐增长了勇气，找到了自信并获得成长。同时也寓言了人类世界在未来可能遭遇的环境问题和人们的窘境，是一个成人和儿童都可以在不同的层面上玩味的故事。作者用一张张梦幻般的手绘，描绘出想象世界里的探索。绘本语言简练，充满哲思，以探险故事为主线，围绕友谊、自信和环境问题，构建出丰富的想象力和丰沛的情感。