Do you have a child at home who asks endless questions? Or perhaps there’s a curious child within you? Inspired by Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda’s The Book of Questions, which delves into life’s mysteries through open-ended queries, this collection offers a poetic dialogue with Neruda’s work. Xia Xia draws from verses in Neruda's book, translated by Chen Li, using them as titles for thirty-six original poems that weave together everyday experiences such as school, rain, or mosquito bites.
Organized into four sections based on reading comprehension levels, these poems reflect on the wonders of nature, the passage of time, and the soul’s journey. Through gentle, playful verses, this collection invites children to celebrate curiosity, nurture imagination, and find joy in asking endless questions.