【Volunteer Picks】Sweep

A whimsical and heartwarming tale of a boy whose temper manifests into a real storm. As Ed’s mood grows and takes control of him, so does the literal storm that sweeps through his hometown. This beautifully illustrated story teaches young readers about the power of their emotions, its effects on the people around them, and how to deal with those sometimes overwhelming feelings.

Written by library volunteer, Ria

撰稿人：圖書館義工 澤二(筆名)

當大家以為這本書會對閱讀水平有要求的話，我靜悄悄告訴大家知道，這本不僅是國際最暢銷書目之一，而且稍有英文水平基礎的，就可以讀得來，再配置寥寥數筆的漫畫，足以令人感觸、享受一番樂趣。

一隻熊貓一條幼龍攜手走過四季，發現春天的花你不及時去欣賞，不久就會凋謝；櫻桃樹不管是否醜陋，徑自開放；那飽經風雨後的殘枝，顯現了另一種美態；小溪從來不匆忙，因為她知道經過無數的淺灘及碎石，終會流向大海；時不時停一停，呼吸或無所事事、是很美好的。

伴隨着這對好朋友，相信你我都會在繁忙的生活中、因而找到不少平靜及溫暖。

It might feel like a magic trick, but it's all science how the author seems to know what you are thinking. Through storytelling, kids will be amazed at how their own minds work as the author introduces concepts of the psychology of influence in a fun and simple way. With clever and silly illustrations, this book will have young readers laughing at the mind-bending tricks from beginning to the end.

Written by library volunteer, Ria

撰稿人：圖書館義工 林語凝 (筆名)

漢斯‧克里斯蒂安‧安徒生（Hans Christian Andersen）是丹麥著名詩人及童話作家。童年時聽過的許多充滿希望、或歡樂感傷、為愛而勇敢、歷盡艱辛、充滿真摰情感的兒童故事，大多出自安徒生的作品。而本書《野天鵝》是改編自歐洲民間故事，講述一個柔弱卻勇敢的年輕公主，為破解被變成天鵝的哥哥們所受的詛咒，刻苦隱忍、沉默面對外界的誹謗與指控，排除萬難，耐心織出十一件麻草衣，為他們解除魔咒，最終公義得償、大團圓的故事。這個故事，同樣傳遞了人類對希望、正義和愛的渴求，並展現甘願為此付出、不惜犠牲，以及沉默是金、付諸行動的美好品德。

2025年適逢安徒生誕辰220週年暨逝世150週年，由文化局公共圖書館策劃的童話主題書展將展至2026年9月13日，歡迎大家前往公共圖書館觀賞。

If recent news has you thinking of the world around you and what you can do to help it, then Greenpeace activist McCallum’s book can give you some practical, actionable suggestions on how to get started. More than just a guide; this is a call to action. Whether you’re just starting your journey towards a plastic-free life or looking for new ways to enhance your efforts, this book offers valuable insights and practical steps to help you make a difference. It might seem like one person’s effort doesn’t amount to much, but if everyone does one little thing, then that is 8 billion people’s worth of a little effort.

Written by library volunteer, Ria