Hello dear friends! Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday. Today’s featured book, SAVNG THE SUN, is a sequel to a book we shared last year, MENDING THE MOON. And the same dynamic duo created it: author Emma Pearl and illustrator Sara Ugolottii. Make sure you read through the entire post and then leave a comment and share on social media – author Emma’s publisher is offering a copy of this beautiful book AND Emma is offering a Picture Book Critique – remember to let us know in the comment which prize you’d like if you are one of the lucky winners!
SAVING THE SUN
Written by Emma Pearl
illustrated by Sara Ugolotti
Published by Page Street Kids (September 19, 2023)
Ages: 4-8
Themes: Creativity, courage, working together
Synopsis: From Amazon:
After an especially sweltering day, the ocean sparkles and twinkles so invitingly that instead of slipping beneath the horizon, the sun plunges into the ocean itself.
When the sun sinks and loses its fire, Luna and Poppa’s yearly vacation on Summer Island suddenly goes dark. Luna knows the sun needs their help―the sky looks all wrong, and it’s neither day nor night! But it’s a big job to do all on their own.
To bring back daylight, they must think of creative solutions, seeking help from the local dolphins, monkeys, birds, and more. With the power of teamwork and imagination, can they find a way to return the sun to its rightful place, and set it ablaze once more?
This imaginative tale will enchant readers as Luna, Poppa, and their new friends of the sea, beach, and air rise to the challenge of fixing the sky once more and―literally―save the day.
Why I Love This Book:
1. I love the engaging and whimsical text that take the reader on a fantastical journey.
2. I love the glorious illustrations that create a magical setting for the story.
3. I love the agency of the child in the story and how problem solving happens step by step.
RELATED ACTIVITIES:
Bring the sunshine inside no matter what the weather is outside.
For detailed instructions for these and many other sun crafts: https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/sun-crafts/
How can we help books we love?
We can buy them.
We can review them.
We can put them on our WANT TO READ SHELF on Goodreads.
We can tell friends about them.
We can ask our local library to purchase copies for their collection.
And here are some other order links so you can order the book from your favorite place:
Barnes & Noble
Books of Wonder
Amazon
Books-a-Million
Bookshop.org
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Please remember to leave a comment and let us know which prize you would prefer if you are one of the lucky winners: a copy of SAVING THE SUN (U.S. addresses only please) or a Picture Book Critique.
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
What an intriguing premise – and the illustrations are spectacular. Looking forward to reading it.
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Such a wonderful story idea. So many possibilities to engage the reader. Lovely illustrations and fun projects to do with the kiddos.
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Gorgeous cover and such a fascinating premise. I look forward to reading it!
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Lovely premise. And the cover is so engaging. Would love to win a copy of the book.😉
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Thank you for the post! SAVNG THE SUN looks and sounds fantastic. I’m looking forward to reading it. I’d appreciate a PB critique if selected.
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Oh, what an awesome concept!! Congrats to Emma and Sara!
And I would love a copy of the book, if I’m a winner. Thank you!!!
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This book is gorgeous! I would love to win a copy of the book. Thank you for the chance!
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Another stunning book from the talented team! Congratulations, Emma and Sara!
Looking forward to reading the book!
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I love the crafts you found to go with the book! What colour in the illustrations!
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Wow! Love the premise. And also teamwork and imagination! Would love a copy of the book ❤
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This sounds like an amazing PB! Congratulations, Emma and Sara! I would love either prize! 🙂
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This sounds lovely!
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Oh cool concept—very unique and now what I would’ve predicted! That and the fluid illustrations pull me in. I’d love a critique if selected. 🙂
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You know I love this book! Emma and Sara did such a magnificent job! Great activities.
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Such a creative story! Anything to do with the ocean and the sun is a winner, and this sounds like a fantastic tale. I’d be happy with either prize.
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Love the language and the illustrations.
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Stunning book!! I can’t wait to read it!! I loved MENDING THE MOON! Congrats, Emma and Sara!! I’d love a copy for my bookshelf!
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