"The draughtsmanship is highly skilled, as is the general use of chosen medium and limited colour, giving a consistent, organic aesthetic. The fox character is well developed, grounded in strong observational drawing. The book combines the sense of the traditional tale with modern outlook. This is demonstrated by the occasional use of irony and comedy."
—Martin Salisbury, Professor at the Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, UK, and International Judge for the Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition

★ Winner of the Silver Award in the 2nd "Bronze Sunflower Picture Book Award," jointly recommended by authoritative experts including Martin Salisbury and Yu Rong!
★ A uniquely styled animal fable picture book on the theme of "friendship." Featuring an engaging plot about natural enemies forming an alliance, the animal protagonists are vividly and distinctly characterized, sure to spark young readers' interest.
★ Offers multiple interactive experiences. The book includes a bonus children's play script and papercraft origami, helping young readers immerse themselves in the story and explore the meaning of friendship.
★ High-quality illustrations with a modern feel and artistic tension. The animal designs, realistic at their core, are enhanced and exaggerated based on their distinct personalities. Using a limited color palette, it tells a rich story, helping children develop their aesthetic appreciation and introducing them to the beauty of different artistic styles.
★ English translation samples available.

Foxes, cunning animals, are used to being alone—do they have friends? In "The Fox's Friend", an injured fox meets an equally injured wild goose. This "injured pair" teams up with their own agendas to get through the cold winter smoothly. However, foxes and wild geese are natural enemies by nature. Can they really become friends? Can they survive the winter safely?

The work tells a modern fable-like story, exploring the true meaning of "friendship" and what it means to be a "friend." The book includes a bonus children's play script and papercraft origami, helping young readers immerse themselves in the story and delve into the significance of friendship.

Yang Bo
A post-90s cross-disciplinary artist, graduated from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology and Cambridge School of Art (UK).
His works won the Silver Award in the Professional Group of the 2015 Bauhaus Award International Design Competition, were shortlisted for the 2017 ILUSTR=PARTE International Illustration Competition (Portugal), and the 2018 The Basford Prize (UK).
His picture books "The Fox's Friend" and "Wandering in Paintings" won the Silver Award and the Imagination Award at the 2nd Bronze Sunflower Picture Book Award respectively.