MY BEIJING : FOUR STORIES OF EVERYDAY WONDER

Emotional & Mental Wellbeing

MY BEIJING : FOUR STORIES OF EVERYDAY WONDER

By DAYANG SHANIZA BINTI AWANG TADA

2018
PUSTAKA NEGERI SARAWAK
128 pages

Sinopsis

Nie Jun's My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder is a whimsical, Ghibli-esque graphic novel that masterfully weaves everyday struggles with magical realism. It follows Yu'er, a bright-eyed and differently-abled young girl, and her quirky grandfather as they navigate life in a bustling Beijing courtyard. Through lush watercolor illustrations, this Scribd Document provides a heartwarming look at the enduring power of family, imagination, and a vibrant community.

Nombor Buku	JEF 741.5973/JUN
Tempat Terbitan	Minneapolis
Penerbit	Graphic Universe
Ukuran Tinggi Buku	9781541526426

Sasaran Biblioterapi

Bil	Sasaran	Bukti Isi Buku
1	Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 7-11)	Proof 1: In the second story, Yu'er deals with schoolyard bullies and learns how to navigate social anxieties and peer friction. Proof 2: In the third story, she learns to process feelings of profound grief regarding her deceased grandmother in a healthy, comforting way.
2	Children with Disabilities & Their Families	Proof 1: The Lerner Publishing Group notes how Yu'er's mobility challenges are simply presented as a normal part of her everyday existence rather than a deficit. Proof 2: Yu'er boldly pushes past the rejection of the local swimming pool by finding unconventional ways to pursue her goal of competing.

Perkembangan Diri

Bil	Perkembangan	Bukti Isi Buku
1	Building Resilience & Courage	When Yu'er is rejected from a Special Olympics swimming class because of her physical disability, she does not give up. Instead, she and her grandfather build a system of pulleys in a tree so she can train suspended in the air, learning to overcome frustration and self-doubt.
2	Developing Empathy & Perspective	In the final story, Yu'er and her grandfather encounter a grouchy, bitter artist who complains constantly. Instead of reacting with anger, Yu'er’s persistent kindness and whimsical imagination help the elderly man rediscover the joy and sweetness in life.
3	Healing from Grief and Loss	In "The Letter," Yu'er misses her deceased grandmother terribly. By utilizing an old, magical mailbox in the courtyard, she bridges the gap between the present and the past. This self-development proves her ability to process profound emotional pain, finding closure and peace.