This book follows a nature fantasy containing elves with oriental charm and childlike interests, such as black rock dolls and little swallows. It not only shows the loveliness of nature’s elves but also reveals the consequences arising from violating the laws of nature that should not be underestimated. It teaches readers the importance of living in harmony with nature.
Great Natural Legend --- Picture Books of Traditional Chinese Culture
Written by Xu Haifeng, illustrated by Gong Yanling, Xu Yu’an, Zhuang Yujing, and Qu Linyin
Changjiang Children’s Press Ltd.
November 2020
112.00 (CNY)
Xu Haifeng was a finalist for the sixth Lu Xun Literary Prize. He is a member of the Jiangsu Writers Association and now lives in Suzhou. His major works involve children’s literature, novels, prose, poetry, and so on.
Gong Yanling is a picture book illustrator.
Xu Yu’an is an illustrator and cartoon character designer.
Zhuang Yujing holds a master’s degree in Children’s Book Illustration from Cambridge College of Visula and Performing Arts. She is good at the use of water-based pigments and pays attention to the atmosphere rendered for pictures and the creation of visual effects with colors. She likes to attract readers with colors, shapes, and picture composition.
Qu Linyin is an illustrator for Dolphin Media. Her painting style is warm and cordial with soft and fresh colors.