MAE BESOM

Mae Besom is a Chinese illustrator and nature lover.

In 2014, her illustrations for author Kobi Yamada’s picture book, What Do You Do With An Idea became a best-seller, with sales exceeding 350,000 copies.

It also ranked on the list of The New York Times Best Seller of Children’s Picture-Book.

In 2019, Besom volunteered in documenting wildlife in Xinjiang (XUAR),and established the environmental protection agency “Guarding the Wilderness.”

birdwatching in chongqing

This is a birdwatching guide written by Mae Besom. She is a nature lover and in this guide, you will see 100 illustrations, accompanied by 100 unique monologues written in the bird’s perspectives. These illustrated pages are also detachable so that they can become 100 postcards! Moreover, included are also 8 hand-drawn maps of Chongqing and Besom’s personal diaries.

268 pp 21x10cm

Wilderness Diaries

Let’s follow Besom into the wilder- ness with these two handbooks! Included are maps, diaries, and photos taken by Besom herself! We will discover natural landscapes, learn how to protect endangered species and other wildlife treasures.

520pp (2 books combined) 13 x 17.65 cm
Ages: Up to 9

THE LONG VALLEY

This is a boutique picture book series introducing Chinese Sichuan cuisine and culture through our protagonist, the Hungry Dragon. The book includes:

• Stories about eating in Sichuan, going to school, learning about the Chinese Zodiac, 24 Solar terms, and other Chinese tales.

• Illustrations that seamlessly integrate Chinese painting style with a cartoon style.

  120pp 28x28cm