At the end of the summer, Abby meets his new neighbor, Willy. Willy can't see with his eyes. He is a special kid. As the two boys spend more time together, Abby finds that Willy knows his way during the blackout. Moreover, Willy can see the salty wind, the warmth of sunlight, and even Abby's sorrow with other senses. And he feels lots of love around him!
The 9th Picture Book Award Winning Books
Synopsis
Book Details
- Author： WanLin Du
- Illustrator：WanLin Du
- Publisher：Hsin Yi Publications
- ISBN：978-986-161-739-8
- Age Range：3-8
- Publication Date：04-2024
Winners
WanLin Du
Author and Illustrator of Willy's Eyes
Outstanding Children's Picture Book Award
A graduate of the Department of Design at National Taiwan Normal University and the Master’s Program in Sequential Design and Illustration at the University of Brighton, UK, She now works as a freelance illustrator and children’s art teacher. Inspired by nature, animals, children, and picture books, she loves observing the world around her and capturing heartfelt moments and stories through illustration. Her picture book Willy's Eyes won First Prize in the Picture Book category of the 35th Hsin-Yi Children’s Literature Awards.