Author(s): ZO-O

Picture Books

A quirky and relatable story about balancing creativity and connection. A crow finds itself in an empty corner and begins to make the space its own. First, it furnishes the corner with a bed, a bookshelf, a rug, even a potted plant. In the newly decorated space, the crow reads and eats, listens to music and waters the plant, but something's missing. What is it? The crow decides to decorate more, drawing geometric patterns on the walls in yellow. The corner is filled with colour and shapes, but something is still missing. The crow adds a window, and finally discovers what it needed all along-a way to connect with the world outside and to make a new friend. This highly original, almost-wordless picture book is the first title by award-winning Korean author and illustrator Zo-O to be published in English. Soft, detailed illustrations of the cosy corner will inspire kids to express themselves in their own spaces, and the crow's problem-solving skills encourage readers to think about how they can comfortably step outside of their comfort zone. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: ZO-O studied at HILLS, an education course for illustrators. Since winning the 3rd Creative Picture Book Collaboration Award for her debut book, Hello, Mllie, Zo-O has worked as an author/illustrator. She lives in Gunpo-si, South Korea. SELLING POINTS: . First book from award-winning Korean author and illustrator Zo-O to be translated into English . Encourages creative problem-solving and independent play . Thoughtful and relevant message about reconnecting with the outside world . Minimal text and expressive illustrations support visual literacy