Original Title
一个男孩走在路上
Text by
Peng Xuejun
Illustrations by
Qu Lan
Language
Simplified Chinese
Pages
40
Size
21.3 × 23 cm
Age
4+
Published
21st Century Publishing
2019
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French
Croatian
Portuguese
In this charming narrative, a young boy loses his hat, setting off a chain of heartwarming exchanges. From a bird using the hat to make a nest to an elephant offering a wild flower, each gesture of giving is reciprocated.
The story unfolds in a fresh and cute style, featuring vivid images and rich colors created through collages, cutouts, and other artistic techniques. The boy’s journey concludes with the return of his hat, making it a delightful and enchanting tale.
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About the author/illustrator
Peng Xuejun is one of the most renowned and influential children’s authors in contemporary China. She has published many children’s literature and picture books, including Half Door, You are My Sister, The Train in the Forest. Her works have been translated into and published in several languages including English, French, Japanese and Korean and have garnered her the Soong Ching-Ling Children’s Literature Award.
Qu Lan was born and raised in China and has been living in France after graduation from the China Academy of Art. She works as freelance illustrator & designer and collaborates with numerous publishers and companies. Her artwork has been exposed regularly and received worldwide awards, such as Prix Janusz Korczak, Prix du Livre Jeunesse Marseille and etc.
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