[picture book] Wolves and Stalks, The Raccoon Café

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Wolves and Stalks

⛳️ Featured in the Spring 2024 Catalog

Text by Li Shuhong｜Adapted and illustrated by Liu Na｜40 pages, 28 x 24cm, age 3+｜Poplar, 2021

Imagine a thrilling adventure where both sides are a bitscared, like when wolves are wary of hemp stalks! It's like a super exciting mind game that keeps you on the edge of your seat, making it perfect for akids' story full of suspenseand fun.

Story: In a farmer's unexpected adventure, he catches a rabbit only to realize acunning wolf is tailing him. Armed with a stick, the farmer thinks it's sturdy, but it turns out to be a mere hemp stalk. The wolf, seeing the stick, believesit's an iron rod. As they cautiously size each other up, a chaotic showdown seems imminent. In their tense standoff, an unexpected sound from the haystack sends both the farmer and the wolf running in panic. Who will emerge as the victor in this psychological battle?

This captivating story is adapted by the artist Liu Na from the folk saying"麻杆打狼两头怕 (Hemp Stalks and Wolves: Fear on Both Ends)."

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Li Shuhong, a passionate book enthusiast and medical doctor, deeply values traditional Chinese culture for its holistic developmental potential. Collaborating with her wife, illustrator Liu Na, they craft picture books focused on Chinese traditions, aiming to entertain and educate young readers. Their mission is to nurture children's interest in Chinese culture, guiding them towards becoming well-rounded individuals.

Liu Na, a talented picture book illustrator with a degree from the China Academy of Artand a Master's from Kingston University in the UK, collaborates with her husband on picture books showcasing Chinese traditions. She excels in keenly observing children's lives, capturing daily intricacies in her illustrations.

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The Raccoon Café

⛳️ Featured in the Spring 2024 Catalog

Text by Jie Xuhua, illustrations by Zhao Yufei｜44 pages, 26 x 24cm, age 4+｜Poplar, 2022

This captivating tale invitesyoung readers to explore themagic of fleeting moments, sparking wonder and joy inunexpected encounters.

Story: After a long day, a boy and his mum find The Raccoon Café for warmth and comfort. Inside, they meet whimsical guests like rabbits, raccoons, andsquirrels. The boy's playful games with a little fox bring back memories ofhis childhood. As the animals vanish mysteriously, leaving him longing, aquestion arises: dream or reality at The Raccoon Café?

Embark on a whimsical journey with “The Raccoon Café”, where imagination and reality intertwine as a little boy discovers enchanting friendships with woodland creatures in a cozy café setting.

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