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FLY SOUTH - FLY NORTH: THE ORIENTAL WHITE STORK’S JOURNEY TO THE WETLANDS

China Forestry Publishing House

Outstanding Finalist of the 2023 'Dapeng Nature Children's Book Award'

– Nature-themed Popular Science Picture Book

About the Book

This book tells the story of a pair of Oriental white stork siblings born in Northeast China, who journey south to Hong Kong in search of a legendary wintering ground. Their migration follows the East Asian Australasian Flyway , one of the three major bird migration routes crossing China—and the easternmost path where most birds travel. This route also spans one of China’s most urbanized regions, making wetland conservation and restoration a critical focus in recent years. Innovatively narrated from the birds’ first-person perspective , the book uses a collage-style illustration to depict the storks’ migratory journey and human efforts in wetland protection. By blending science, culture, and art within its layered visuals, it offers readers a fresh perspective on nature. We encourage readers to engage their imagination , uncover key elements in the landscapes, and recognize the hidden connections between species, environment, and humanlifes.

全年龄段科普绘本，讲述一对出生于东北的东方白鹳兄妹，南下香港追寻 江祖传说中神秘越冬地的故事。这个迁徙路线位于东亚-澳大利亚飞行路线 上。它是三条穿过中国并且大多数鸟类迁徙的鸟类飞行路线中的东部路线。 这个迁徙路线也是中国最城市化的地区之一，近年来湿地保护和恢复的主要 关注地区。 该绘本创新的以鸟类的第一视角，借助拼贴的插画风格，展现了东方白鹳迁 徙中的故事和人类对于湿地的保护。通过将科学、人文和艺术结合在拼贴图 中，为大家提供了一种对自然的新视角。我们鼓励读者运用自己的想象力， 发现风景的关键元素，并意识到物种之间、物种与环境之间，以及人类与非 人类物种之间的隐藏联系。