BROKEN BEAKS
Book ID/图书代码： 09230607B10289
English Summary/英文概要： Nathaniel Lachenmeyer’s own father became a homeless person after suffering the effects of a mental illness, which is documented in the author’s previous title The Outsider, and Broken Beaks reflects his desire to teach children what he learned from his own and his father’s life. The book explains to children, by using the story of a small sparrow and the kindness of a homeless man, how we can change our attitudes to homelessness and the plight of the mentally ill on our streets. A beautiful story of human interest on the social crisis facing the world today, easily explained to children. Readers of all ages will be profoundly moved by this inspiring story. The image of the broken beak is well chosen - a simple flaw, easily explained, but still mysterious. Something just snaps and the bird’s life is never the same again. The story of the bird prepares us for the introduction of the homeless man and we can see, perhaps for the first time, beyond the matted hair and muttered monologues at the real person and what he might have been. The book is moving, but not sad. It is about the strength of the human spirit and is a very child appropriate insight into the world of the homeless. With beautiful full colour illustrations throughout by internationally acclaimed artist Robert Ingpen Broken Beaks will be a welcome addition to children’s literature.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 原本飞翔姿态优美，抢食动作敏捷的小麻雀，有天早上醒来却发现自己的嘴断了，
无法啄食，身体也日渐消瘦，同伴也因为害怕而纷纷远离他，因此落入绝望的深渊。
直到一位流浪汉出现……
这是个关于一只小麻雀和一位无家可归游民之间动人情谊的故事……
不管是小麻雀还是流浪汉，都真实反映出这些漂荡流离的社会边缘人的生命景况、心情和感受。人们常常害怕「异己」，但其实就像断嘴鸟和流浪汉一样，每个人都有残缺不完美的部份，如果彼此多一分了解和认同，并且怜悯、关怀和接纳对方，生命中的残缺也会因此得以修补。
继前部作品< The Outsider >,作者拉胥梅耶向小朋友讲述人们如何改变对街上的游民和精神病患，他们所处困境的态度，并将他从自己与其父生活里领悟到的真谛融入此书，受益匪浅！本书是一部适合全龄读者的感动心灵之作，鼓舞人心，以孩童的视角洞察游民（无家可归人士）的世界，结合国际知名艺术家罗伯特·英潘为此书精心设计的全彩插图，相信它会为少儿文学再添辉煌的一笔!
Awards/获奖情况："Enchanting, moving, beautifully written. Broken Beaks is a brilliant way to help young children understand the tragedy of the homeless."---Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
"Masterfully written and tenderly illustrated, this exceptional book conveys important messages that everyone should read time and time again."
-- --Nationally-syndicated columnist Kendal Rautzhan
"This unique picture book is about the strength of the human spirit, and is rich in detail and gentle simplicity."
-- National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness
Enchanting, moving and beautifully written. Broken Beaks is a brilliant way to help young children begin to understand the tragedy of the homeless.
--Dr Jane Goodall DBE
Masterfully written and tenderly illustrated this exceptional book conveys important messages on several levels that everyone, young and old should read time and time again.
--Kendal Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy ！
Inspired by my late father’s struggle with schizophrenia and homelessness, Broken Beaks teaches children the importance of empathy, in the context of a unique and compelling narrative. Broken Beaks has been published in Australia, Brazil, and Korea, and is the 2004 winner of the prestigious Brazilian book award, the Monteiro Lobato Award.
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Format:全彩四色
Rights Status/版权销售情况：Simplified Chinese/简体中文：SOLD
Complex/Traditional Chinese/繁体中文：SOLD
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