Nunu and the Sea
Nunu and the Sea
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Nunu and the Sea

Written by Isabella Kung
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4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
Oct 14, 2025
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In this whimsical picture book, a misunderstood girl with overwhelming emotions creates an origami boat and journeys to sea where she can feel free. Fans of Where the Wild Things Are will adore this fantastical tale of big feelings and boundless imagination. A BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “Nunu reminds all of us that emotions can feel as big and as vast as the sea–if we hold tightly and sail on, the way forward becomes clear.”–Cori Doerrfeld, author-illustrator of The Rabbit Listened “A powerful journey through the highs and lows of emotions, reminding us all of the strength found in rebuilding ourselves.”–Cindy Derby, Caldecott honoree Nunu doesn’t understand, so when her emotions feel too big for her, she makes her boat out of paper origami and sails away. Out at sea, she navigates somewhere new and with the help of her origami friends, she is able to mend what is broken and find her way home. With exquisite, immersive illustrations, this near-wordless picture book is an ode to big emotions, origami, and the hope inside all of us.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593812723
    Publication Date
    October 14, 2025
    Page Count
    48
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2025004080

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