ONLY CHILD - GUOJING

Discover the touching story of isolation and resourcefulness in Guojing's stunning silent graphic novel. This award-winning book, recognized as the ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book of the Year 2016, transports the reader to a magical world of imagination.

• Captivating story without words
• Fairy-tale world of imagination
• Touching and moving story
• Set in the realities of China
• Dozens of awards and international editions
• Beautiful illustrations by Guojing

"Only Child" is a story about the loss of a little girl in a Chinese city shrouded in dense smog. Guojing masterfully creates a fairy-tale world that rises above the gloom of the industrial landscape, using only images. This silent graphic novel is a true masterpiece that has won the hearts of readers all over the world.

Chinese artist Guojing has taken the market for fairy tales, fables and comics by storm, and "Only Child" has become a book that has gained recognition among lovers of these three literary genres. The comic is beautiful, touching and moving, and at the same time set in the specific realities of China during the one-child policy in a modern family.

The book has won dozens of awards and has been published in many international editions, which proves its exceptional artistic and emotional value. Guojing knows perfectly how to tell stories with images, creating unforgettable experiences for the reader. "Only Child" is a must-have for anyone who appreciates beautiful illustrations and touching stories.

Awards won by "Only Child" include: Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2015 (The New York Times), Eisner Award Nomination 2016, Three Best Children's and Youth Books (The Washington Post), Top Ten Children's Books of 2015 (The Wall Street Journal), Publishers Weekly Best Top Ten Children's Books of 2015, 2016 China Eslite Bookstore Reading Staff Award, No. 1 on the Winter Indie Next List for Children 2015-2016, Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books 2015, Exhibited at the Society of Illustrators: Original Art Exhibition 2015, ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book of the Year 2016, Amazon Best Books of the Month in December, People Magazine Recommendation.

Technical data: Pages: 112, Format: 224x302 mm, Year of publication: 2022, Binding: hardcover, Publisher: Mandioca.