New Releases by Il Sung Na

This funny, inspiring tale of a pig determined to fly is "both whimsical and thought-provoking" ( School Library Journal). Once, there was a pig who admired birds. But he could never join them. Or could he? Thus begins the journey of a pig with big dreams, and the perseverance to make them come true. He develops flight plans, builds experimental contraptions, and has far-flung adventures, but at the end of the day, his favorite thing to do is still to sit and watch for those he loves best: the birds. Il Sung Na creates a world at once whimsical and aspirational, where anything is possible and, yes, even pigs can learn to fly. "Sure to engage young readers who''ve got dreams of their own." — Kirkus Reviews "Success requires quiet judgment and hard work. Young aeronauts—and pigs—take note." — Publishers Weekly

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Book of Sleep comes a silly tale about a garden rivalry, a giant carrot and bunnies in construction vehicles! When two rabbits find a giant carrot growing between their yards, they do the only thing that makes sense: they argue over whose carrot it is! One rabbit brings a shovel to dig it out, and the other rabbit brings a spade. Next comes the bulldozers and backhoes and cranes . . . and when the dust settles, the carrot is gone! Now, it will be up to the rabbits to join forces and find the giant carrot, and build a friendship along the way. From beloved creator Il Sung Na comes a story of mischief and one very giant carrot.

A fresh and heartwarming new story from Il Sung Na about finding the courage to make a friend. Bird is new to the forest, and he’s looking for a friend. Bear could use a friend, too. But Bird is too shy to introduce himself. Just as he musters the courage to say hello . . . it’s too late! Bear has already found a friend: a bright, shiny red balloon. Has Bird missed his chance? From the acclaimed Il Sung Na comes a charming and beautifully illustrated story about courage, kindness, and friendship. Peek inside the jacket for a special poster! Praise for Il Sung Na: "Na brings fresh energy to the familiar. With a coloring style that feels as if someone took a firecracker to a box of crayons, Na makes turtle shells as dynamic as a peacock''s plumage." --The New York Times (The Opposite Zoo) “Il Sung Na’s illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and spare.” —The Boston Globe (A Book of Babies) ★ “[A] grand read-aloud.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred (Welcome Home, Bear) ★ "It’s the rare picture book that, upon arrival, feels as though it has been around for years already; Na’s belongs to this group.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred (A Book of Sleep) ★ "Vibrant [and] whimsical.” —School Library Journal, Starred (Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit)

From the creator of A Book of Sleep and A Book of Babies comes a beautiful new book of animals—and opposites! The sky is dark and the Opposite Zoo is CLOSED. But the monkey''s cage is OPEN! Time to explore. . . Follow the monkey as he visits all the animals in the zoo: fast and slow, big and small, noisy and quiet, soft and prickly! Filled with energetic illustrations, friendly animals, and a simple text, The Opposite Zoo is a fun and lively introduction to animals and opposites. Praise for Il Sung Na: “Il Sung Na’s illustrative art is so joyous, so jubilantly colorful, it feels celebratory and poetic even when the story is simple and spare.” —The Boston Globe (A Book of Babies) “[A] grand read-aloud.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred (Welcome Home, Bear) "It’s the rare picture book that, upon arrival, feels as though it has been around for years already; Na’s belongs to this group.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred (A Book of Sleep) "Vibrant [and] whimsical.” —School Library Journal, Starred (Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit)

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Follow Bear as he visits animal habitats around the world—and comes to appreciate his own home—in this new offering from the creator of A Book of Sleep and A Book of Babies. Bear is tired of waking up every morning in the same green forest, so he decides to search for a new place to live. He visits the birds in the trees, a mole underground, a camel in the hot desert sand, puffins in the cold arctic snow . . . only to realize his own home is the perfect place for him after all. Welcome Home, Bear offers rich illustrations, bright colors, and a simple, spare text—all wrapped up in a beautiful, kid-friendly package. Readers meet animals in their habitats around the world—and return with Bear to the one place he is truly happy.

This book chronicles my journey to uncover novel artistic voices. Specifically, it describes my voyage to discover fresh visual languages that manifest into new projects. Experimenting with new moves, both literally and figuratively, are a recurring source of joy. Indeed, the assortment of characters and creatures which emerge from my hand bring my animated and often humorous imagination to life. In moments of serendipity, my visions translate into lines and shapes, which then are transferred to paper and brough to life with vibrant colors that cature movement and rhythm. In this way, a picture-book spontaneously emerges.

When the flowers begin to bloom and the world starts turning green, animals everywhere are born. Some have lots of brothers and sisters. Some have none at all. Some are born with soft, warm fur, while some are born with smooth scales. Some can walk right away—others need a little help! As with Il Sung Na''s previous offerings, A Book of Babies is filled with rich illustrations, endearing animals, and a spare text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package.

When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep . . . except for the watchful owl! With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect “book of sleep.” Join the owl on his moonlit journey as he watches all the other animals settle in for the night: some sleep standing up, while some sleep on the move! Some sleep peacefully alone, while others sleep all together, huddled close. Il Sung Na makes his American debut with this gorgeous bedtime offering. While each animal rests in its own special way, little ones will also drift off to a cozy sleep.

As Elephant counts from one to ten, all the animals find special places to hide. When it''s time to seek, will he be able to find everyone . . . even Chameleon? Like Na''s previous books, Hide & Seek offers rich illustrations, bright colors, and a simple, spare text—all wrapped up in a beautiful kid-friendly package. Elephant counts from one to ten in big, bold numerals, and there''s an additional butterfly on each spread, giving readers something to count as the story goes along. Kids will also love spotting the camouflaged chameleon on every page!

De dieren van het oerwoud spelen verstoppertje. Olifant is hem en telt van één tot tien. Hij kan alle dieren vinden, behalve Kameleon. Waar zit die toch? Vierkant prentenboek met paginagrote kleurrijke illustraties in collagetechniek. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

"Cuando la luz cae a través de las hojas de los árboles, los animales se reúnen para jugar al escondite. Ayuda al elefante a contar hasta 10 ... y después ¡busca todos los animales! Pero ... ¿puedes encontrar al camaleón?"--Page 4 of cover.

While other animals sleep at night, some quietly and others noisily, some alone and others huddled together, a wide-eyed owl watches.

Elurrak lurra estaltzen duenean eta zuhaitzak biluzik gelditzen direnean, den-dena aldatzen da, baita untxia ere! Zoaz untxiaren atzetik negu zurian barrena, eta ikusi zer egiten duten animaliek hotzetik eta elurretatik babesteko.

What do the animals do when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare? Some fly long distances, while some swim to warmer waters. Some take a long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy coat and can stay in the snow! As with Il Sung Na''s previous books, Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit is filled with rich illustrations, charming animals, and a simple, lyrical text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package. It''s a gentle introduction to the ideas of adaptation, hibernation, and migration, and an exhuberant celebration of changing seasons.

As the light falls through the leaves in the forest, the animals gather for a game of hide and seek. Join them as elephant counts to 10 while everyone hides.

Der Schlaf der Tiere: Wenn es Nacht wird, gehen alle Tiere schlafen, bis auf die Eule, die Wache hält und mit ihren grossen Augen das Geschehen in der Dunkelheit verfolgt. Und was beobachtet sie da? Manche Tiere schlummern friedlich und still, andere sind schon von weitem zu hören; dann gibt es auch Träumer, die sogar im Stehen schlafen können und wiederum solche, die selbst beim Ruhen in Bewegung sind; und einige können sogar mit einem oder gar zwei offenen Augen schlafen, ohne dabei zu blinzeln. Viele mögen es, dicht aneinander gekuschelt die Nacht zu verbringen, währenddem solche zu beobachten sind, die viel lieber alleine ihren Träumen nachhängen. Und wenn die Sonne aufgeht? Dann wachen alle auf, mit Ausnahme der müden Eule, die jetzt in einen sanften Schlaf fällt. Eine verträumte Geschichte, die Kindern auf sanfte Weise zu einem tiefen Schlaf verhelfen wird. Die Texte sind knapp gehalten, dafür strahlen die detaillierten Illustrationen umso mehr Liebenswürdigkeit aus. Dem koreanischen Illustrator Il Sung Na ist ein äusserst charmantes Bilderbuch gelungen, das auch grosse Leser/innen zum Träumen anregt. Ab 4 Jahren, ****, Silvia Zanetti.

"Follow the white rabbit through the snowy winter and see what all the different animals do to survive the cold and snow"--Back cover. Suggested level: junior.

A story of what different animals do in winter.

In de winter verandert alles in de natuur. De sneeuwhaas ziet wat andere dieren doen om de winter door te komen. Vierkant prentenboek met paginagrote illustraties in gemengde techniek. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Cuando el cielo oscurece, y la luz de la Luna resplandece, todos duermen, salvo el búho mirón... Las bellas ilustraciones de Il Sung Na transforman a este breve relato en una verdadera obra de arte. Un libro especial para contar en el momento de irse a dormir.

Omdat de uil wakker is als het donker wordt, kan hij zien hoe allerlei dieren op verschillende manieren slapen. Vierkant prentenboek met paginagrote illustraties in gemengde techniek. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

An elephant finds a "thingamabob" and experiments until he discovers what to do with it.

When the sky grows dark and the moon shines brightly everyone goes to sleep, apart from the owl.

While other animals sleep at night, some quietly and others noisily, some alone and others huddled together, a wide-eyed owl watches.