★ “The Hatching Day” has been shortlisted for the Hiiiillustration National Illustration Award! “My Little Monkey” won the Bing Xin Children’s Book Award!

★ A set of picture books perfect for parent-child reading, combining artistic beauty with wisdom for growth. The entire series follows the theme of “a father’s presence,” using bright and rhythmic language along with dynamic illustrations to capture the precious moments of a child’s self-development.

★ Perfectly tailored to the psychological development of children aged 0-6, with warm and engaging visuals and touching storylines.
– “The Hatching Day” (0-1 years old, building a sense of security): Uses metaphors and vivid onomatopoeias to describe a father’s imaginative wait outside the delivery room for his newborn.
– “Me, Little Monkey!” (2-3 years old, self-awareness): The story reflects children’s emerging self-awareness and helps them understand who they are.
– “Dad’s Head is a Planet of Happiness” (3-4 years old, learning about relationships): Depicts joyful moments spent with fathers, reflecting children’s daily interactions with others.
– “Little Red Chicken” (4-6 years old, understanding emotions): Compares children’s emotions to a growing “little red chicken” to help them recognize and manage their feelings.

★ The author, Li Mingyang, graduated from an oil painting program and has a background in child counseling. This series is a creative blend of his experiences as a father, his expertise in child counseling, and his role as a picture book creator. It embodies both artistic excellence and a deep understanding of children’s psychological development.

The series consists of 4 books:
“The Hatching Day”
“Me, Little Monkey!”
“Dad’s Head is a Planet of Happiness”
“Little Red Chicken”

“Dad’s big head is like a towering mountain; within that mountain lies age. I jump on top of Dad’s head, and with a stretch of my hand, I can touch the sky.”
“Dad’s eyes are like the universe itself, with the Milky Way shining brightly in them. Whose little one is that, hiding inside Dad’s eyes?”
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The author captures the games and conversations between himself and his son in everyday life through short poems. The language is lively and easy to read. It not only shows us the joyful interactions and playful moments between father and child but also reflects the child’s imaginative mind.

Li Mingyang

A young artist, writer and creator of children’s psychological picture books.

He graduated from the Oil Painting Department of the School of Fine Arts and Design at Shenyang Normal University. He is currently a member of the Liaoning Provincial Youth Artists Association and serves as the deputy director of the International Children’s Art Center of the Bird’s Nest Art Alliance at the Beijing National Stadium. He has long been dedicated to promoting children’s art education. He also has a deep understanding of psychology, serving as the vice president of the Chinese branch of the Han Center Psychological Counseling Industry Association. He possesses professional knowledge in child psychology.

Li Mingyang is skilled at combining artistic creativity with psychological insights through warm and engaging text and vivid illustrations, thus developing a unique creative style. He has published several picture books focusing on children’s psychological development, including “The Warrior Who Protects You”, “Butterfly Hug” and “Virus and Little Greed”.