Until You Find the Sun: A Story About Discovering Home Wherever You Go

With the support of a grandparent, a child comes to grips with a new adventure in this emotionally aware authorial debut. South Asian–cued Aminah loves hearing her Da’s “stories of adventurers,” but after it’s announced that Aminah’s family is moving, she learns that Da will not be coming. When the family’s destination proves gray and cold (“This is no adventure,” Aminah sighs), regular phone calls with Da provide strengthening optimism: “I am always with you. I will light your way until you find the sun again.” The acquisition of a sunny coat whose yellow is reminiscent of home proves to be a mood-shifting turning point that leads to friendship, and sees Aminah sharing her own adventuresome tales with Da. Saturated hues lend Wilson’s scenes a vibrancy that’s mellowed by soft-edged figures and objects, while Hassan’s bright story highlights the enduring power of intergenerational love. Ages up to 5. (May)