Written by Greg Clay
Illustrated by Andrea Bures
Best friends Llama and Girl share a life of magic, wonder, and adventure. Together they spend their days racing clouds, singing to the Grumblewhump, watching sunrises, and tending to their garden. They do everything together. But when Girl gets sick, how will Llama spend the day without her?
Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower is a warmhearted, wholesome story of friendship, the wonder of nature, TOP-SECRET llama magic, and connecting and caring for one another. This gentle and surprising tale forges a fantastical world with unforgettable characters, charming storytelling, and whimsical, hand-drawn illustrations.
$15.95 – $26.95
As a professional copywriter, Greg writes a lot! But his day-to-day writing is more business-y and less llama-y. He spends his free time with his family exploring wild spaces, watching the clouds and stars, sitting quietly by the fire, and getting lost (and found) in his imagination. Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower is his first children’s book, and he hopes you like it!
Format: Paperback, Hardcover
Pages: 36
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-962416-02-3
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-962416-01-6
Release date: November 6, 2024
“Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower is by far one of my favorite children’s books. It brought tears to my eyes. Greg Clay wrote a story that captures the compassion and the essence of true love in an incredibly imaginative way. The beautiful words and stunning illustrations by Andrea Bures created an additional touch of magic.
“Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower imparts important messages of empathy, hope, generosity, resilience, creativity, believing in oneself, and embracing the hidden gifts that every child houses within themselves. It encourages children to never stop believing in the miracle and power of love during difficult times.
“I can’t wait to share Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower with my nephews, nieces and helping professionals.”
—Puja Suri, Canadian certified counsellor, MC, CCC, and author of Mamta’s Lovely Mustache
“Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower is a sweet, beautifully illustrated story about relationships with friends and nature that will surely connect with young readers.”
—Jamie Morgen Phillips, author of The In-Between Places: A Memoir of Travelling Through the Unexpected
“Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower is a magical story where hills whisper, clouds can be chased, and unique flowers can arise with the help of a little love, dancing, and sunshine. It’s a story of imagination, friendship, empathy, and connecting to the natural world. The illustrations are vibrant and help bring this imaginative story to life. I can’t wait to share this story with forest preschoolers everywhere!”
—Stacy Vaught, forest preschool teacher and author of A Duck in a Tree
“Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower is a warm and inviting picture book about friendship. It’s filled with clever, engaging illustrations that children will want to look at again and again. It’s a great addition to an early childhood or preschool library!”
—Terry Ann Marsh, author of The Three Little Sprigs
“Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower is a lovely, wholesome story about the power of friendship, connection, and healing. After being separated temporarily from Girl, Llama finds a way to reunite with the help of the land they live upon. The beautiful illustrations bring these friends to life, and the story will warm the hearts of readers young and old.”
—Theanna Bischoff, author of Swallow and Left
Once upon a time, a girl named Andrea Bures began making quirky greeting cards for family and friends. Eventually, this blossomed into selling her work at markets, creating commissioned paintings, and illustrating her first children’s picture book, Llama, Girl, and the Sunriseflower.
Inspired by different forms of art, nature, and the ordinary-yet-magical moments of daily life, Andrea enjoys exercising her imagination regularly and infusing whimsy into her creations. One day she would love to come across a sunriseflower on a meandering walk and be invited to a secret llama dance party.
