My classmate is a bear

The warmest adventure, the most heart-wrenching story
A forest primary school located in the mountains, isolated from the world
A touching encounter between a village boy and a Formosan black bear
The latest work by Golden Tripod Award-winning author Zhang Youyu
Witness the beauty of Taiwan's mountains and forests and its profound environmental issues
Awakening the most moving emotional connection between human beings and nature

There is a village called Wulai on a distant mountain, and inside it is a Wulai Elementary School.
The elementary school is adjacent to the forest, and the villagers have always lived in peace with nature.
Until one day, a black bear suddenly appeared at the door of the classroom and said:
"I want to go to school, can I?"

The teachers and students at the school were frightened when they saw the black bear, fearing that it would hurt people.
However, gradually, they discovered that this black bear was different from the black bears in other mountains.
Not only is it gentle, but it is also full of curiosity about the world inhabited by humans!

After that day, Black Bear became a member of Wulai Elementary School.
He wrote poems and drew pictures with everyone, and played games in the forest. Everyone liked him very much.
They even decided to keep the secret of "there is a bear in the school" together.
But is it possible for such an obvious secret to remain undiscovered?
Once the people down the mountain find out about the black bear, what kind of uproar will it cause?

◎Keywords for this book: Formosan black bear, endemic species, endangered animals, environmental education, life education ◎No phonetic notation, suitable for readers aged 10 and above ◎Educational topic categories: human rights education, natural environment, moral emotions, life education ◎Learning area categories: language, nature, comprehensive activities

【Youth World】Series Introduction
1. Exclusively for junior high school students, reading suggestions for "young" teenagers aged 10-15.
2. The packaging and subject matter should be cool but not childish, and can attract teenagers.
3. Focus on teenagers and provide keywords for growth.
4. A high-quality text that is profound yet not difficult and allows for critical thinking.

Three major features of this book

Feature 1: The latest work by Golden Tripod Award-winning author Zhang Youyu, this touching story features a Formosan black bear that wanders into a schoolyard, depicting the peaceful coexistence of humans and animals.
Feature 2: The story is set in the mountains of Taiwan, interspersed with a variety of native species of plants and animals, like a beautiful feast surrounded by nature.
Feature 3: This book explores the role of humans in nature and the concept of conservation in a vivid and humorous way, with thought-provoking content.

Celebrity Recommendation

Writer and environmental volunteer Li Weiwen | Educator Li Chongjian | Taipei Yongan Elementary School Principal Xing Xiaoping |
Elementary school teacher and reading promoter Lin Yichen | Visiting Assistant Professor at Tsinghua University. Former Taipei Guoyu Elementary School Principal Lin Meiling |
Renowned children's literature writer Gui Wenya | Secretary-General of the Taiwan Black Bear Conservation Association Zhang Jinhao |
Xu Jiankun, Chairman of the Children's Literature Association of the Republic of China | Chen Anyi, Parenting Columnist | Zeng Pinfang, Reading Promoter of the Ministry of Education |
Huang Meixiu, Professor at the Institute of Wildlife Conservation, Pingtung University of Science and Technology | Liu Zhaoyi, Director of Buffalo Bookstore and I Love You Xuetian |
Luo Yijun, author and lecturer on parenting communication | Su Mingjin (Old Teacher) at Dayuan Elementary School in Taichung City
Touchingly recommended! (The above is arranged by the number of strokes of the name)

Praise from all walks of life

The clear, flowing prose of a gurgling stream paints a story of a fictitious elementary school where animals and humans coexist with each other, with such unrestrained imagination and heartwarming warmth. Without the baptism of nature and a clear, compassionate heart, it would be difficult to create such a moving and beautiful story. -- Renowned children's literature author Gui Wenya. In this world of universal harmony, thanks to children's selflessness, selflessness, and impartiality, believing in the equality of all things, you, me, and a bear are classmates in a forest elementary school. The author uses magical realism and poetic language to depict the difficulties of mountain transportation, population migration, child school dropouts, and devastating landslides, and the helplessness of children forced to transfer to lower-lying schools. Vivid illustrations imbue the story with a magical touch, allowing us, as adults, to reminisce about the difficult yet blessed years of our childhood. -- Xu Jiankun, Chairman of the Children's Literature Society of the Republic of China. This story is so innocent that reading it feels like living in the mountains, surrounded by clouds and mist. My soul is cleansed and a refreshing feeling permeates my heart. We feel like characters in the story, sharing the tension, the sadness, and as we continue along, our perspective on the world changes. This is a wonderful story, filled with mountain legends, poetic and picturesque, and absolutely beautiful! --Educator Li Chongjian. I originally thought it was an imaginative fairy tale, but after reading it, I realized it's a story that teaches children to live in harmony with nature and a touching story about parting. After reading it, it's a heartwarming experience, and I sincerely recommend it to every child. --Su Mingjin (Old Teacher), Dayuan Elementary School Teacher in Taichung City
The Formosan black bear is a representative animal of Taiwan's mountain forest ecosystem. However, due to various human development activities and disturbances, its habitat is gradually disappearing and its population is declining. The plight of these animals not only reminds us of our original close connection with nature, but also makes us reflect on what kind of human we want to be. If we can better understand them and respect life, the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature will be healthier and more harmonious. — Professor Huang Meixiu of the Wildlife Conservation Research Institute at Pingtung University of Science and Technology. Professor Youyu's writing has this magical power. Without preaching or generalizations, it tells captivating stories that let the imagination soar, grounding them in the joys and sorrows of the real world, conveying thought-provoking meanings. It is definitely a book worth reading again and again. — Zeng Pinfang, a reading promoter of the Ministry of Education. This book is suitable for children and adults alike. It is a long poem, a film in words, and a story that is both joyful and sad. The ending of a novel always requires readers to take time to savor it, to gain their own unique experience and feelings. This beautiful gift package awaits you! — Elementary school teacher. Reading promoter Lin Yichen: I love Teacher Youyu's children's books. From "Goodbye, Olive Tree" to "Bad Schoolmate," and now "My Classmate is a Bear," her works always have a subtle poetic quality, imbued with the fragrance of trees and books. The scent of the countryside and small towns is like the sunshine and breeze of early autumn, fresh and bright yet comfortable. --Family columnist Chen Anyi: Good novels can inspire imagination, filling our world with new perspectives and understandings! Teacher Zhang Youyu's new work, "My Classmate is a Bear," takes us into a warm and imaginative elementary school! --Xing Xiaoping, Principal of Yong'an Elementary School in Taipei: The city may be filled with sad stories, but as long as the mountains remain, we can set aside worldly judgments, turn our heads to face our own mountains, and strive forward with courage, wisdom, and true love, striving and steadfastly! Before you set off, don't forget to read "My Classmate is a Bear" again! --Liu Zhaoyi, Director of Buffalo Bookstore and I Love You Xuetian

Zhang Youyu

Taiwanese children's literature writer. Born in Yuli Township, Hualien, she has been a full-time writer for over 20 years.
I like scripts, love fairy tales and love novels.
Novels always allow novelists to encounter certain things.
In other words, novelists always encounter things that can be turned into novels.
To be more precise, what a novelist sees are stories.
Many times she felt that she was just a story.

He has published over 40 books, including "Bad School Girl," "Boring Town," "How's Today? Princess," "Aguo Riding a Bicycle on the Suhua Highway," "Saigon Boy," "My Dad is a Gangster," "Hey, the One in the Skirt," "Goodbye! Olive Tree," "Lanyu, Flying Fish, Giants, and Stories," "I Heard the Moon Has a Study," "Let's Draw a Magical Tree," the "Little Boss Yuma" series, and the "Little Apprentice Tubao's Creative Class" series, including "Seven Ways to Eat Carrots," "Three Monsters, Then What?", "Praise to the Sea," and "Weirdo in the Forest."

Catfish

As an illustrator, my favorite medium is picture books.

When I paint, I like to incorporate a little bit of everything, experimenting with the possibilities of my medium. My favorite places are cats' bellies and dogs' noses. The plight of animals, their attitudes toward life, and the meaning of life are things I think about daily. I occasionally hold solo and group exhibitions, hoping to continue creating works that are warm, powerful, and reflective of life. Recent works include the "Possible Elementary School's Western Civilization Mission" series, and picture books such as the graphic novels "Secret Bunny," "Monster Mom," "What to Do Without a Rooster," and "Hitchhiking."

Author's Preface: Four bears are dancing in the thick fog. Chapter 1: Here comes Mr. Bear. Chapter 2: Hey hey hey. Chapter 3: Oh, please go to the toilet for defecation. Chapter 4: How can a bear speak human language?
Chapter 5 The bear is telling a joke Chapter 6 What should you do if you meet a bear in the forest?
Chapter 7 A Bubble Bear and Two Bubble Men Chapter 8 Hey Bear is writing a poem Chapter 9 Drawing Class Chapter 10 Visiting Hey Bear’s House Chapter 11 Studying a Bear Chapter 12 Hey Bear Goodbye Chapter 13 Can’t Go Back Chapter 14 Hey Bear Reported Chapter 15 Hey Bear, How Are You?
Recommended articles: A Romantic Legend of Humans and Black Bears; Chen Anyi recommends: The Brilliant Treasure Hidden in the Forest; Zeng Pinfang recommends: Man and Bear Journey Different Ways, True Love in the Same Destination; Lin Meiling recommends: Nature's Most Sincere Gift; Xing Xiaoping recommends: A Heartwarming Human-Bear Encounter; Lin Yichen