Selected for the White Ravens 2025 Catalog

Humans cannot do without the sun, the clouds, the wind, the rain. Nor without a book, a smile, a dream, a hug, a mirror. This picture book is about everything humans need and should treasure. Its prose unfolds like an exquisite poem, revealing a world both simple and multilayered. The text, rich in realistic and metaphorical implications, harmonizes perfectly with the illustrations’ modern creative interpretation of traditional Chinese paintings. Readers can also use the blank space at the end to draw what they consider indispensable in their own lives.
CAI Gao is a celebrated Chinese children's book illustrator and editor, known for her captivating and culturally rich artwork. Her illustrative style combines traditional Chinese elements with modern narratives, creating engaging stories for young readers. Her work has been internationally recognized, winning the Golden Apple Award at the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava in 1993. She is the first Chinese illustrator to win the BIB Golden Apple and the winner of the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration.
Publishing Time: Dec 2024
Dimension: 44 pages, 255×255mm
Age Group: 3+
Rights Sold: All rights available

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