The Richest Cow in the World

這本幽默又富哲理的繪本，關於一頭悠閒的乳牛如何面對「成功」的誘惑。

牛最喜歡躺在蘋果樹下，聽風吹過樹葉，看白雲飄過天空。豬卻滿腦子商業點子，告訴牛可以賣蘋果、做蘋果派、開工廠，甚至打造全球食品帝國，成為世界上最富有的牛！牛耐心地聽著豬的宏大計畫，但當豬問：「然後呢？」牛微笑著，告訴他自己早已擁有最美好的生活。

本書由國際知名、屢獲殊榮的兒童書作家巴胡（Barroux）創作，以幽默輕鬆的方式，改編經典的「漁夫與商人」寓言，帶領孩子思考：真正的快樂來自哪裡？ 透過簡潔生動的水彩插畫與趣味故事，這本書不僅適合親子共讀，更能啟發孩子對金錢、成功與滿足感的深層思考。

A tranquil cow is presented with an amazing entrepreneurial opportunity in this delightful fable from Barroux.

Cow enjoys lying in the shade of her apple tree, listening to the wind blow through the leaves and watching the clouds float across the sky. Looking at all the apples on the tree, Pig begins to spin an elaborate and ever-expanding tale about how Cow could sell the apples, make pies and applesauce and sell those too, plant more trees, and on and on … Soon, Cow could have a multinational food company and become the richest cow in the world! Cow listens patiently to Pig’s grand ideas. But what comes next after fame and fortune? Cow shows Pig that she’s got a much better plan.

This charming picture book from internationally renowned, award-winning children’s book creator Barroux offers a captivating 21st-century take on the classic fisherman parable about what really makes people happy in life. The fantastical story is illustrated with simple, humorous watercolor artwork in a limited palette. It’s sure to enchant, even as it sparks deeper discussions about money and what it means to be content. This book makes a crowd-pleasing read-aloud. It also highlights critical thinking, career aspirations and self-respect.

Born in Paris, France, and raised in Morocco, Barroux studied photography, art, sculpture and architecture before working as an art director in Paris and Montreal, Quebec. He began illustrating by creating linocut images, and he is now well known for his children's book illustrations. His work has also been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and Forbes.