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A lushly illustrated story about savouring the miracles of the every day, brought expertly to life by Vietnamese illustrators, Quang and Lien. There was once a fawn, who thought that the sun was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. But when the sun set,...
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A lushly illustrated story about savouring the miracles of the every day, brought expertly to life by Vietnamese illustrators, Quang and Lien.
There was once a fawn, who thought that the sun was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. But when the sun set, the little fawn was sad and afraid. "Mother, where does the sun go?" he asked.
Follow one little fawn on his quest in search of the sun in this lushly illustrated tale. A lyrical story that's a joy to read aloud, this nature-inspired contemporary fable delivers a gentle warning against losing sight of the important things in life. With deft nods to mindfulness and magical realism, The Fawn Who Chased the Sun is a fable for our times and a modern classic in the making.
This intricately-foiled paperback edition is a stunning gift to treasure and is perfect for lovers of The Fox and the Star, The Frost Goblin and Firefly.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835878453
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bonnier Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Thi Kim Lien
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 192.0mm
Height: 244.0mm
Weight: 186g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Joanna McInerney (Author)
Joanna McInerney is an editor and writer living and working in London, UK. Prior to working in children's publishing, she trained as a primary school teacher and loves finding ways to get children excited about the world around them. She is the author of several books for children. When she isn't working, Joanna enjoys hanging out with her British Shorthair cat.
Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Thi Kim Lien (Illustrator)
From their Saigon studio, Quang and Lien work seamlessly as a duo, creating their stunning artwork using a mix of watercolour, acrylic and digital. Inspired by the folk culture of Vietnam and Asia, these incredibly talented award-winning Vietnamese illustrators produce the most beautifully vibrant and poignant scenes. Their works include Girl Giant and the Monkey King, The Floating Field and Land of the Cranes.
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