The Worried Snail/小蜗牛的烦恼

By: Zhang Xiaoling

Little Snail's Worry is an early childhood growth enlightenment picture book. 《小蜗牛的烦恼》面向 0-4 岁儿童，以温暖故事引导孩子接纳自我、发现自身价值。 Aimed at children aged 0-4, it uses a warm story to guide children toward self-acceptance and discovering their own value. Kiki, the little snail, often feels inferior because he moves so slowly and envies the agility of his friends. During a forest race, he tries his best to keep up but always lags behind, filled with frustration. Along the way, he encounters an injured little squirrel and, without hesitation, stops to help. He carries the squirrel on his back, climbing painfully slowly towards the clinic, not stopping even when drenched in sweat. By the time he returns from the clinic, the race is long over. Kiki expects to be laughed at, but instead receives everyone's praise: being kind and helpful is more precious than winning a race. The story features simple language, a gentle pace, and soft, lovely illustrations, allowing children to understand through reading that everyone has unique qualities. Behind what may seem like a "shortcoming," there hides kindness, patience, and unique strengths. Accepting oneself and being ready to help others is the true meaning of growth. 小蜗牛奇奇总因爬得慢而自卑，羡慕伙伴们的轻快，在森林比赛中，它一心追赶却总落后，满心沮丧。途中，它偶遇受伤的小松鼠，毫不犹豫停下脚步，背着小松鼠一步步艰难爬向医务室，累得满头大汗也未停歇。等送医归来比赛早已结束，奇奇以为会被嘲笑，却收获了大家的称赞：善良助人比赢得比赛更珍贵。故事语言简洁、节奏舒缓，搭配柔和可爱的插画，让孩子在阅读中明白：每个人都有独特之处，看似 "缺点" 的背后，藏着善良、耐心与专属优势，接纳自己、乐于助人，才是真正的成长。

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1915865301
• ISBN13: 9781915865304
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: New Classic Press (Uk)
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 8.0"