樱桃成熟时

by Daniela Bunge, 方素珍 (Translator)

It’s so hard to play with other children when you’re shy, as one little boy can tell you. He hides under the table when his parents’ friends come over, and at school he’s too timid to make friends. But when he sees a mysterious girl who hides in the cherry tree every day after school, he wants to be brave enough not to be afraid of her. He gets himself a dog—the bravest dog he can find. And when his new pal takes a liking to the girl, the two become fast friends. She too is very bashful, but now they hang out together in the cherry tree and play every day after school. Though her family will be moving away at the end of the year, they promise to keep meeting at the tree whenever it’s cherry time. Here is a beautiful, delicate story about learning to overcome your shyness.

Genres: Picture Books, Friendship

36 pages, Hardcover

First published June 21, 2007

Reviews

[Jae · Rating 3 out of 5]

On first read through, I thought it was kind of weird, but after sitting with it for a moment, I realized it's the kind of weird that short films tend to be. I also realized it was European. It's more of a literary vignette than most picture books, but I kind of like it.

[Danica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Half of a picture book are the pictures, and I really didn't like these ones. Also, I realized after reading it that it was translated, so I can't blame the author too much, but the writting was awkward and would jump around too much. The overall theme of the book was sweet, but...meh...

[Kimberly Maughon · Rating 4 out of 5]

book shows a great friendship of two diverse people. I love the words. cherry flavored summer. the authors painted wonderful pictures with her words. great for dealing with moving and friendship

[David Reamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those stories that grows on you. A story about friendship and letting go, about being oneself.