A beautiful picture book of cosmic dimensions about the tranquility and happiness that come from no longer feeling alone, by Korean singer-songwriter Lee Juck and award-winning illustrator Lee Jinhee
A long, long time ago, in a far, far corner of the universe, there lived a lonely little star. One day, a comet appears-is this finally the star's chance to make a friend? Inspired by Halley's Comet, this picture book written by Korean singer-songwriter Lee Juck and illustrated by acclaimed artist Lee Jinhee is about the moments of connection-however brief or rare-that give us the joy and hope to shine bright across the vast universe. Lee Juck is a singer-songwriter who has released over 100 songs since his debut in 1995. He is the author of One Day, also published by Enchanted Lion, and Fingerprint Hunter, a collection of short stories. He has two children. Lee Jinhee is an artist who lives and works in Seoul. She has published several picture books, including One Morning,You and the World; and Alef. She received the 2008 CJ Picture Book Award in illustration for her first picture book and was selected for the 2020 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition. Stine Su Yon An is a poet, literary translator, and performer based in New York City. She holds an MFA in literary arts from Brown University and a BA in literature from Harvard College. She is the recipient of fellowships and grants from the American Literary Translators Association, the Corporation of Yaddo, and the PEN/Heim Translation Fund. "This friendship story is out of this world... Translated from Korean, this is a lovely tribute to the power of patience, the wonders of our universe, and friendship triumphing over loneliness. The spare text complements the soft, detailed illustrations, rendered in a warm palette of blue, orange, and yellow to express both the dismay the star feels at the missed connection and the joy of forging a bond in this vast universe. A concluding note briefly cites Halley's Comet and its multi-decade trajectory as inspiration for this beautifully told tale... Heartfelt evidence that true connections exist in the cosmos and beyond."
