How many stamps does it take to mail an elephant? Sady tries mailing such a big guy to her grandaunt Josephine, who lives alone and needs a companion. Sady finds that too many stamps are needed to mail the elephant. So, she decides to think of another way, which requires a plane, a crocodile, a train, some robber monkeys, and a strong determination.
《特别快递》的故事最初来源于作者菲利普·斯蒂德的一位朋友,他梦见自己去邮寄一头大象,并把这件事讲给菲利普听。菲利普从中获取灵感,创作出了这个离奇、有趣又充满温馨和感动的故事。
绘者马修·科德尔用看似随性甚至有些凌乱的线条,和明丽活泼的色彩,使这个曲折不断的故事充满了活力和生命力,让人读上去忍俊不禁,开心无比。而最后,姑奶奶约瑟芬给小姑娘萨迪的一个拥抱,又令人倍感温暖,感受到超越十分的窝心和感动。这是一本能带给孩子快乐、趣味和丰富情感体验的图画书。
By Philip C. Steed, Illustrated by Matthew Cordell, Hardcover, Simplified Chinese Character, 40 Pages, 8.75"x10.75"