A letter of apology/一封道歉信

This book tells the story of a young boy named Jackson who accidentally kicks a soccer ball into the rose bush at his neighbor, Mr. Graham's house. To express his regret, Jackson writes a letter of apology and sends it to Mr. Graham along with a homemade treat. Mr. Graham quickly writes back, forgiving him with humor and generosity. The two exchange letters, sharing their daily lives. The story ends with the withering of the rose and Mr. Graham's passing, offering a moving lesson in life for children. It also showcases the rare kindness of neighbors in a city of strangers, teaches children how to make amends after making a mistake, and helps them learn and grow through their mistakes.

本书讲述了：小男孩杰克森踢球时不小心将球踢到了隔壁葛雷姆先生家的玫瑰丛中，为表歉意，杰克森写了一封道歉信，并附上亲手制作的点心一并送给葛雷姆先生。而葛雷姆先生也很快就给杰克森写了回信，并幽默而宽容地原谅了他。两人通过信件往来，分享日常生活，故事以玫瑰枯萎和葛爷爷离世为结局，给孩子奉上一节动人的生命教育启蒙课。同时，也向小读者展现了城市陌生人社会中稀缺的邻里温情，教会孩子做错事后应该如何补救，帮助孩子在错误中获得学习和成长。