In spring, the river flows to the sea, and the bright moon rises with the tide. An otter rows a small boat to fetch Little Bear and his father. They bid farewell to Little Bear's mother, leave their home, and set off.
A bright moon illuminates their path. Little Bear gazes at the beautiful moonlight, contemplating time and the beginning of the universe. He wonders if his mother is also watching this moon. Generations come and go, but the river moon remains unchanged, forever here. How many people in the world can return home before the moonlight runs out?
At this moment, the distance between loved ones is like the ends of the earth, an endless road. How he wishes the moonlight could stay forever, so that they could reunite in their longing for each other.
English translation available
Xiong Liang is a renowned Chinese picture book author. In 2018, he was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, becoming the first Chinese illustrator to be shortlisted for the award.
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Text & Illustration: Xiong Liang
Published by Zhejiang Juvenile and Children’s Publishing House, 2021
40 Pages
All Rights Available
English translation available
