One of my FAVOURITE books EVER ❤️! I love the illustrations, they are so funny and sweet and you can always find interesting details you never noticed before in them!!
This is a picture book about a small adventure that happens on a cold morning. When Bam the dog and Kero the frog realize that the pond has frozen due to the cold, they find the duckling Cai trapped in the ice. Through this series of events, the importance of friendship and mutual help is described.
The theme of this book is friendship and mutual help. Bam and Kero work hard to help Cai. It is heartwarming to see them work together for their friends even in the cold. In particular, the process of how Bam and Kero rescue Cai evokes the beauty of friendship.
The highlight of this book is Shimada Yuka's beautiful, detailed illustrations. The characters' expressions and movements, as well as the scenery in the background, are carefully drawn, and each page brings a new discovery. In particular, the description of a frozen pond and the use of cold-inspired colors have the power to draw readers into the scene. This enriches the worldview of the story.
What I felt when I read this book is that even on a cold winter's day, there are heartwarming events. Bam and Kero's friendship and helpfulness teach readers the importance of kindness and compassion. I felt that this picture book contains important messages not only for children but also for adults.
Shimada Yuka's works are written in language that is easy for children to understand, and the ease of reading is one of their attractions. It is wonderful that although the story is simple, it contains a deep message. In particular, the characters of Bam and Kero are easy to relate to, and it is fun to watch their growth and changes through the story.