Ta-Yi is slow at everything: waking up, eating, and even taking tests. In art class, while his classmates finish their drawings with ease, Ta-Yi’s sketchbook stays blank.
But at home, he works in his own way and in his own time. Over weekends and one long summer, with a camera in hand, he sets out to make his very first film. With his family’s patient support and his own courage to explore, he brings his idea to life. When it’s finished, he invites his classmates—and readers—to a dreamy premiere.
This picture book celebrates moving at one’s own pace, reminding children that every step—and every pause—has meaning. It reveals the richness of children’s inner worlds and shows how adults can nurture them by honoring each person’s unique rhythms.