Original Title
精灵的歌
Text & Illustrations by
Wen Aining
Language
Simplified Chinese
Pages
40
Size
21.5 × 28.5 cm
Age
4+
Published
Beijing Poplar, 2020
Once upon a time, there was a dense forest. Whenever the wind blew, the forest residents could hear the enchanting melodies of a gentle and beautiful song.
The wise elders believed it to be the song of fairies. However, one fateful day, a raging fire suddenly erupted, consuming everything in its path and forcing the residents and animals to flee for their lives.
Once the fire was finally extinguished, to the astonishment of all, the magical song returned. It emanated from a magnificent glowing tree, nestled in a secluded corner of the forest, where seven mystical elves resided. It became evident that the mystical forest was always protected, even in the face of adversity.
About the author/illustrator
Wen Aining, picture book creator and editor. A graduate of the Cambridge School of Art’ s Children’s Book Illustration program and the Academy of Fine Arts at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Wen Aining enjoys capturing moments of life through words and illustrations. She also explores the potential of integrating music into children’s picture books. Since 2014, she has been creating picture books, known for her warm and simple illustration style, which is rich in atmosphere. Her published works include Music Forest, The Elf’s Song, and The Secret of the Octave, as well as a translated work Creating Children’s Picture Books: The Art of Visual Storytelling. In 2021, her new work Cello Swan was shortlisted for the 55th Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
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