Dear Daddy
親愛的奶爸
Overview
Rights Sold: Korean, simplified Chinese
A heartwarming tale of sacrifice, love, and the miracle of new life
In the depths of the Amazon rainforest, a Silver Arowana fish couple prepare to welcome new life and it's daddy's turn to step up in the most extraordinary way. Once mama fish lays their precious eggs, daddy fish takes on an incredible responsibility.
For over fifty days, he carries the eggs safely in his mouth, unable to eat or speak, constantly opening and closing his mouth to provide fresh, clean water for his developing babies. Meanwhile, mama fish stands guard, watching over her increasingly frail partner as he grows thinner but never gives up on his sacred duty.
Through the unique "mouthbrooding" behavior of the Silver Arowana, this touching picture book reveals the extraordinary sacrifices parents make for their children and with a special emphasis on the “father’s role” that is often neglected in raising children. Winner of cultural ministry recognition, this beautifully illustrated and printed story combines marine education with profound lessons about family, making it an unforgettable journey into both the natural world and the human heart.
Author(s)
Chiang Meng-Yun began her career as an illustrator after finishing her college degree in philosophy. She is proficient with several different kinds of media, and has experience with animation as well as still visual art. She has been a featured illustrator at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
Ming-Tsu Li (李明足) has a PhD in Literature and is an assistant professor Fo Guang University. She is also the chair of the Cross-Strait Children’s Literature Research Association, executive director of the Society of Children's Literature, and advisory instructor at the Lanyang Picture Book Camp. She is dedicated to research, creation, evaluation, and promotion of children’s literature. She is the recipient of the National Eco-Literature Fairy Tale Award, Shanghai Good Children’s Book Award, and Lanyang Literature Award and her works have been selected for the Ministry of Culture’s recommended reading for primary and secondary students and the Good Books for Everyone program.