Good Golden Sun

Description

From the bestselling and award-winning creator of They All Saw a Cat comes a bold and playful exploration of how the sun touches all life on earth--perfect for celebrating Earth Day!

Good golden sun, there is much we'd like to know! Are you happy? Are you lonely? Are you feeling well today? Does your belly ever ache? Won't you come down to play?

From sunbeam, to flower, to insect, to animal, to plant, to soil, and the earth itself...the sun makes, moves, and transforms life all around us. Celebrate the mysteries of light from sunup to sundown as it weaves its way through creation inspiring change, hope, wonder, and curiosity.

Using a bold, young collage-style art perfect for fans of Eric Carle, Brendan Wenzel's mastery of visual storytelling is on full display in this ebullient exploration of the life-giving power of our nearest star.

Product Details

Price

$19.99 $18.59

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Publish Date

February 18, 2025

Pages

Dimensions

10.25 X 8.25 X 0.33 inches | 0.0 pounds

Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9780316512633

BISAC Categories:

Animals - Mammals

Science & Nature - Environment

Imagination & Play

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About the Author

Brendan Wenzel is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book They All Saw a Cat, as well as the acclaimed picture books Every Dreaming Creature, Two Together, A Stone Sat Still, Hello Hello, and Inside Cat. He has also illustrated numerous works for children, including Some Pets and Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi and Life by Cynthia Rylant. With a great affection for all things furred, feathered, and scaly, he is a proud collaborator with many groups working to protect and conserve wild places and creatures. Brendan lives in Brooklyn and invites you to visit him at brendanwenzel.info.

Reviews

Praise for Every Dreaming Creature:
A BookPage Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023

* "A book that enchants, educates, and inspires; this timeless tale has the qualities of a classic in the making." --School Library Journal, starred review

* "Caldecott winner Wenzel cultivates senses of empathy and imagination in this appreciation of the ways other creatures experience the world, resulting in a buoyantly reverent celebration of the myriad wonders and complexity of life on Earth." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "It's one thing to watch creatures; in this empathetic picture book, Wenzel imagines what it's like to be them." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Every Dreaming Creature is an eye-catching succession of nighttime visions that promotes a sense of empathy and admiration for the world's many creatures." --BookPage, starred review

"In this poetic and transformative journey, both realistic and reassuring, young readers will find an informative yet lyrical introduction to the varied wonders of the natural world." --Booklist

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