
Find the Sun
Andy Harkness(Author)
Bloomsbury Childrens Books (Publisher)
Published on 5. May 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-5476-1876-7 (ISBN)
Description
From the creator of Wolfboy comes a spectacularly illustrated, whimsical story about finding courage in yourself.
Take a leap and find the sun . . .
Eddie doesn't like Mondays. He'd rather burrow under the covers than face the day.
Then an unexpected friend arrives to take him on a journey.
Eddie is afraid, but that's okay, journeys can sometimes be frightening. Step by step Eddie grows braver. Before long, he understands . . .
Through any storm, you can always find the sun.
Take a leap and find the sun . . .
Eddie doesn't like Mondays. He'd rather burrow under the covers than face the day.
Then an unexpected friend arrives to take him on a journey.
Eddie is afraid, but that's okay, journeys can sometimes be frightening. Step by step Eddie grows braver. Before long, he understands . . .
Through any storm, you can always find the sun.
Reviews / Votes
Across sprawling, full spread illustrations, each an individual treasure, Harkness demonstrates the capabilities of shape as a leading visual element. . . . A whimsical morning lullaby, this SEL adventure will gently guide readers to find the sun amid their own fears. * School Library Journal * Offering pithy wisdom. . . . A reassuring picture book about facing fears. * Booklist * A visually engrossing representation of feelings in flux. * Kirkus Reviews * In this inspiring picture book. . . . readers of all ages will be won over by the unique style of this dreamy tale. * Foreword Reviews * Pencil sketches sculpted in virtual reality create immersive, three-dimensional digital renderings that lend the feel of Claymation . . . sensitively foregrounds a child's path to inner strength. * Publishers Weekly * An aesthetic that sets this book apart from others in its achievement of a layered, cinematic feel. . . . Throughout, artful, expressive typography contributes to the overall success of the picture book, guiding the reader's voice to deliver a dynamic read-aloud that matches the visual drama of the art. A read-aloud treat for hungry audiences. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on WOLFBOY * The text is delightful and simple, using repetitive variations that naturally encourage participation in read-aloud settings, but it's the exceptional artwork that truly makes this a masterpiece. . . . An imaginative and completely immersive reading adventure. * Booklist, starred review, on WOLFBOY * Readers will feel like they have a front-row seat to a marvelously imagined and sculpted toy theater. * Publishers Weekly, on WOLFBOY * Harkness' artistry is impeccable. Every page is a masterpiece of multidimensional detail. . . . Mesmerizingly original. * Booklist Online, on WOLFBOY IS SCARED * The book's hallmark is its art, which seems to exist in three alluringly lumpy, bumpy dimensions. . . .The candy-colored 'clay' imagery blazes against nighttime blacks and browns, and the shaggy, galumphing monsters set off the cuddlesome rabbits, who would look at home in a child's bedroom, where this book will likely get much play. * Shelf Awareness, on WOLFBOY IS SCARED * The distinctive artwork sets Harkness' picture book apart. . . . Sure to soothe anyone who's ever fretted about what's out there in the dark. * Kirkus Reviews, on WOLFBOY IS SCARED *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 257 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5476-1876-7 (9781547618767)
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Person
Andy Harkness is the author and illustrator of Wolfboy, which received two starred reviews, Wolfboy is Scared, and of Bug Zoo. He is an award-winning art director who has worked on Moana, Frozen, and Wreck-it-Ralph, among other movies. After twenty-five years at Disney, he moved to Sony Pictures Animation. He is currently at Skydance Animation, where he is the production designer on an upcoming project. He lives in California with his family.
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