The Fawn Who Chased the Sun

Description

A lushly illustrated storybook about savouring the miracles of the everyday. There was once a fawn, who thought that the sun was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. But when the sun set, the little fawn was sad and afraid. "Mother, where does the sun go?" he asked. Follow one little fawn on his quest in search of the sun, in this lushly illustrated tale. A lyrical story that's a joy to read aloud, this nature-inspired fable delivers a gentle warning against losing sight of the important things in life. With deft nods to mindfulness and magical realism, The Fawn Who Chased the Sun is a fable for our times and a modern-classic in the making. This intricately-foiled hardback edition is as beautiful to look at as it is to read aloud, showcasing stunning artwork from award-winning illustration duo Quang and Lien. A book to treasure.

Joanna McInerney (Author) Joanna McInerney is an editor and writer living and working in London, UK. Prior to working in children's publishing, she trained as a primary school teacher and loves finding ways to get children excited about the world around them. She is the author of several books for children. When she isn't working, Joanna enjoys hanging out with her British Shorthair cat. Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Thi Kim Lien (Illustrator) From their Saigon studio, Quang and Lien work seamlessly as a duo, creating their stunning artwork using a mix of watercolour, acrylic and digital. Inspired by the folk culture of Vietnam and Asia, these incredibly talented award-winning Vietnamese illustrators produce the most beautifully vibrant and poignant scenes. Their works include Girl Giant and the Monkey King, The Floating Field and Land of the Cranes.