Lost in Peach Blossom Paradise

"Traditional ink-wash technique is given a contemporary tilt that feels both ancient and immediate. Haunting and immersive, this first installment reveals a hidden paradise that readers, both children and adults, won’t be eager to leave . . . A promising new fantasy classic in the making." —Kirkus, starred review

"A forbidden trek to a secret village takes a young wanderer on the adventure of a lifetime in this whimsical novel from Liang . . . Ink-wash drawings emphasize vivid, imagery-rich prose depicting the vast expanse of the forest and the impish nature of its memorable inhabitants. It’s a propulsive fantasy series starter that presents Chinese culture and mythology in a gorgeously rendered package." — Publishers Weekly, starred review


"The first book in the Little Yu & the Treelings series . . . starts with a classic Chinese myth. We meet a forbidden forest, and then we fast forward to the present day . . . Told in roughly 90 pages altogether, each trial references specifics of Chinese folklore and philosophical beliefs . . .This is the first of six books in this series, so be on the lookout for more soon!" — Betsy Bird, School Library Journal's Fuse 8 Blog

"Little Yu and the Treelings is the type of book that adults get nostalgic over, and children stay up to read. Set in a fantastical, luscious world, it's an adventure that only Xiong Liang's storytelling and intoxicating ink painting can tell. Around every corner is a surprise, and we can't help but follow Little Yu as she approaches each with the utmost courage, curiousity and empathy. Little Yu and the Treelings is a book that demonstrates Xiong Liang's love of Chinese classical culture, nature, humanity and most of all, wonder." — Ruth Chan

"Xiong Liang has created a hauntingly beautiful journey, richly layered with characters, and myth. Children and adults alike will find themselves not wanting to leave this mystical hidden paradise." — Gracey Zhang