June He’s virtual storytelling and drawing workshop hosted by New York Public Library in Aug. 2020.

A children’s picture book, written and hand illustrated by June He.

A children’s picture book, written and hand illustrated by June He.

summary of the book

A charming picture book with gifted illustrations and profound thoughts depicting the relationship between nature, human and animals. It is a story about a little girl, Kaia, who conquered fear and difficulties to rescue her best friend, a sea turtle named Tutu, who was injured during environmental catastrophe. With love and courage, she began a journey where danger, wonder and adventure abound. It is an adventure book from children’s perspective, but an adult fable as well. With many well-thought metaphoric illustrations in the story, New York based artist and author June He takes you on this extraordinary journey towards Kaia’s great adventure and dream. This book is classic, pure and full of wonders. It is a bilingual book in both English and Chinese.

It can be purchased from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Selected Illustrations from the Book

Dancing Turtle

Color pencil on paper, 9 × 12 inches (22.9 × 30.5 cm)

Walking in Forest

Color pencil on paper, 9 × 12 inches (22.9 × 30.5 cm)

Sand Angel

Color pencil on paper, 9 × 12 inches (22.9 × 30.5 cm)

Grand Parade

Color pencil on paper, 9 × 12 inches (22.9 × 30.5 cm)

Grand Connection

Color pencil on paper, 9 × 12 inches (22.9 × 30.5 cm)

History Book

Color pencil on paper, 9 × 12 inches (22.9 × 30.5 cm)