Little Mind Big Thought 小心靈大啟發

by Camilla Wu

[Roger Age 9]

Camilla: Time to read a novel.

Roger: Yes, Mommy.

Camilla: Which book do you prefer?

Roger: See, this book has 創造力.

Over ten kinds of possibilities go through the mind. Camilla is doing her best to understand what Roger is trying to say when he uttered these three Mandarin characters.

Camilla: Hmm... Can you be more specific?

Turning the book to the back cover, pointing to the picture, Roger shows a glimpse of satisfaction.

Roger: Look. Mommy. The bar code. The design of the Bar code is delicate. It is on a box and not like the ones that I have ever seen. The other books do not have this kind of design.

Camilla: Oh. I got it. What a brilliant observation. I have never noticed it. The design is indeed creative.

Showing big smiles and confidence, Roger happily takes the praise.

Roger: Yes. Mommy. Creative. I mean creative. The book design is creative. 

Camilla: Yes. And we say... 具有創意 in Mandarin. 這本書的書碼設計非常有創意。You are amazing. I am glad that you share this feedback with me. Thank you, Roger.

Roger hops happily away with the book. The nine-year-old boy shows confidence thinking about his improvement of being able to observe more details. The joy comes from being able to share how he feels with someone he loves. The pleasure oozes when a mother appreciates the talent of her boy.