Little Yu is back! In this new volume, our heartfelt explorer is disguised as a dandelion, venturing deeper into Peach Blossom Paradise’s mysterious realm. A tale of Chinese mythology, empathy, and adventure for ages 8-12 from celebrated artist, Xiong Liang.
It’s been seventy-three years since a baby has been born in the Peach Blossom Paradise, the sacred forest where the treelings dwell. For the first time in a long time, all the inhabitants of the forest are gathering to celebrate a birth. They zip through the mist on flying carriages that curve along roller-coaster tracks past the tree tops. Among them are strange elves, rain men, fungus folk, tall toads, dragon slayers, and giant rocks. Also in attendance is Little Yu, a human who (with the help of her new treeling friend) has secretly entered the forest disguised as a talking dandelion.
When the skies darken and ominous birds bring news that an outsider has breached the sacred realm to kidnap the newborn, fear and suspicion interrupt the festivities. When the baby goes missing and Little Yu is accused, she must escape the spirit guardians and set off to find the little one—a treacherous adventure that surprises even the wisest old treeling who thinks he has seen it all.
The next title in the Little Yu and the Treelings series from Xiong Liang, The Prophecy of Shorn Pine is an intricately illustrated tale of curiosity, bravery, and what it means to welcome others.
