Original Title
如果我是地球的国王
Text by
WEI Jie
Illustrations by
Xiao Wu
Language
Simplified Chinese
Pages
56
Size
21 × 26 cm
Age
6+
Publisher
2023, Beijing Poplar
From waking up in the morning to preparing for a peaceful sleep with the loving presence of their parents, If I Were the King of the Earth is a children’s poetry picture book that captures the vibrant imagination and creativity of children.
About the author/illustrator
Wei Jie has a deep passion for literature and spends her days reading, dreaming, and striving to capture the brilliance of ordinary life through her writing. Her works encompass a wide range, including children’s poetry, novels, essays, and illustrated stories.
She is the author of “That Deep Blue Crow Is My Dad (那只深蓝色的乌是我爸爸),” “Homecoming (回家),” “Dad Turns into a Transparent Man (爸爸变成了透明人),” and “Summer Stories (夏天的故事).” Her works have been honored with the Chen Bochui Children’s Literature Award for Best Picture Book, the inaugural Hsin Yi Picture Book Award for Creative Writing, and the prestigious “Most Beautiful Book” honorary title.
Xiao Wu is a talented freelance illustrator and accomplished author of children’s books.
Hailing from Nanjing, her passion for drawing blossomed from an early age. She pursued her undergraduate studies in Mural Painting at the prestigious China Academy of Art, and furthered her education with a master’s degree in Visual Communication and Design from the esteemed Central Academy of Fine Arts.
Her artistic journey began by crafting delightful visual narratives for her two beloved daughters. However, it was through this process that she unearthed her profound adoration for this creative pursuit. Today, Xiao Wu continues to pour her heart and soul into her illustrations and stories, captivating the hearts of young readers everywhere.
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