First published 2007
Lily Brown creates paintings that transport her into extraordinary realms. As daylight fades into starlight, she finds herself soaring through space among glowing celestial bodies. The entire cosmos becomes a vibrant canvas of swirling colors around her. Through her art, Lily encounters gentle pink breezes that carry distant voices across vast oceans. These mysterious sounds bring her tales she has never encountered before. The stories arrive from faraway places, speaking through the wind that moves through her painted worlds. Angela Johnson weaves together lyrical verses with vivid artwork to create a celebration of artistic imagination. Young readers follow Lily as she discovers that creativity can open doorways to infinite possibilities. The book combines poetry and visual art to show how artistic expression connects us to wonder and discovery.
Genres: art, fantasy, poetry
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, lyrical, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, portal-fantasy
Paperback · Orchard Books