Saving the Sun
by Emma Pearl (Author) Sara Ugolotti (Illustrator)
After an especially sweltering day, the ocean sparkles and twinkles so invitingly that instead of slipping beneath the horizon, the sun plunges into the ocean itself.
When the sun sinks and loses its fire, Luna and Poppa's yearly vacation on Summer Island suddenly goes dark. Luna knows the sun needs their help--the sky looks all wrong, and it's neither day nor night! But it's a big job to do all on their own. To bring back daylight, they must think of creative solutions, seeking help from the local dolphins, monkeys, birds, and more. With the power of teamwork and imagination, can they find a way to return the sun to its rightful place, and set it ablaze once more?
This imaginative tale will enchant readers as Luna, Poppa, and their new friends of the sea, beach, and air rise to the challenge of fixing the sky once more and--literally--save the day.
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The creators concoct an imaginative origin story for sunsets in this mystical picture book. The sun always shines on Summer Island, which Poppa and Luna visit each year, until one day the orb extinguishes itself by dipping into the ocean, which "sparkled and twinkled so invitingly." Discovering that "the sky looked all wrong," Luna and Poppa, both depicted with pale skin, attempt to make a rescue, relying on creativity and nature's abundance to lift the darkened sphere back into place. As night falls, they think they've solved everything, but the next morning dawns with no daylight, and so the resourceful pair once again rally companionable wildlife to lend a hand. Ugolotti's digital artwork applies coral and purple hues in soft spongy layers, forming an ideal partnership with Pearl's kindly vision of the natural world. Ages 4-8. (Sept.)
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"Pearl cleverly employs a combination of childhood logic [...] and mythical magic to give this story the lush feel of a folkloric tale perfectly suited for little ones. Read this to youngsters [...] to remind them of the beauty behind the solar system science they'll soon be learning." —BCCB, starred review
"Poetic text is more than matched by glowing illustrations [...] A whimsical tale of imagination, human inventiveness, and interspecies cooperation." —Kirkus ReviewsEmma Pearl was excited to continue Luna and Poppa's adventures from Mending the Moon (Page Street Kids) and thought it only logical the pair would save the sun next. Emma has traveled to over fifty different countries, including many beautiful tropical islands like the one in this story. Her love of storytelling began at a young age, spurred on by her relationship with her great uncle, renowned children's author Roald Dahl. She now lives in New Zealand with her family and their one-eyed cat, Penelope.
Sara Ugolotti is a freelance illustrator of many children's books, including Mending the Moon (Page Street Kids). When she's not working, she also enjoys photography, travel, and cooking. Sara lives in Reggio Emilia, Italy, with her partner and their French bulldog, Murphy.JUV012030 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
