Good Golden Sun

Using a bold, young collage-style art perfect for fans of Eric Carle, Brendan Wenzel’s mastery of visual storytelling is on full display in this ebullient exploration of the life-giving power of our nearest star.

• * "From break of dawn to day’s end, the journey of the sun as captured in lyrical text and stunning illustrations is a joy to behold. Highly recommended for all collections to encourage curiosity about life on Earth and the connections all living beings share."
  School Library Journal, starred review
• "This picture book offers an enchanting reflection on the interconnectedness of Earth’s living things and the sun’s vital energy. A memorable contribution for readers pondering the universe and their place in it."
  Horn Book
• "[An] absorbing visual look at everything under the sun."
  Publishers Weekly
• "With its reflective questions and dual narrative of highly stylized text with kinesthetic illustrations, this contemplative concept book is a thoughtful pick for naturalists, meditative caregivers, and classrooms considering predictive text."
  Booklist
• Praise for Every Dreaming Creature:
  A BookPage Best Book of the Year
  A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023
  
  * "A book that enchants, educates, and inspires; this timeless tale has the qualities of a classic in the making." B>School Library Journal, starred review
  
  * "Caldecott winner Wenzel cultivates senses of empathy and imagination in this appreciation of the ways other creatures experience the world, resulting in a buoyantly reverent celebration of the myriad wonders and complexity of life on Earth." B>Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  
  * "It’s one thing to watch creatures; in this empathetic picture book, Wenzel imagines what it’s like to be them." I>Publishers Weekly, starred review
  
  * "Every Dreaming Creature is an eye-catching succession of nighttime visions that promotes a sense of empathy and admiration for the world’s many creatures." B>BookPage, starred review
  
  "In this poetic and transformative journey, both realistic and reassuring, young readers will find an informative yet lyrical introduction to the varied wonders of the natural world."
  Booklist