In this lovely picture book from two of China\'s most acclaimed creators, Animals fight over shade on a blazing hot day--until they learn to overcome their selfishness. -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review. -- Publishers Weekly , starred review Children will return often to enjoy the interactive opportunities.
An Imprint Book An exquisitely calibrated fable.
In the middle of the book, pages grow shorter and then longer to emphasize each selfless action and to remind children of the importance of sharing and being kind.
Through lyrical text from Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Cao Wenxuan, the story comes alive with bright, delicate art from award-winning illustrator Yu Rong and provides a vivid introduction to animals.
The Animals fight until they are inspired by an act of love to offer shade to one another.
Summer is a poetic, inspirational picture book about the power of Kindness from two of China\'s most acclaimed creators--and children will discover a surprise as they turn the pages During a hot summer day in the grasslands, a group of Animals race to claim the single spot of shade--under one tiny leaf that clings to a branch.
Full color.
Includes a die-cut surprise.
In this lovely picture book from two of China\'s most acclaimed creators, Animals fight over shade on a blazing hot day--until they learn to overcome their selfishness
