Nunu and the Sea

Isabella Kung

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Random House Inc
14 October 2025

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

In this whimsical picture book, a misunderstood girl with overwhelming emotions creates an origami boat and journeys to sea where she can feel free. Fans of Where the Wild Things Are will adore this fantastical tale of big feelings and boundless imagination.

In this whimsical picture book, a misunderstood girl with overwhelming emotions creates an origami boat and journeys to sea where she can feel free. Fans of Where the Wild Things Are will adore this fantastical tale of big feelings and boundless imagination.

""Nunu reminds all of us that emotions can feel as big and as vast as the sea--if we hold tightly and sail on, the way forward becomes clear.""--Cori Doerrfeld, author-illustrator of The Rabbit Listened

""A powerful journey through the highs and lows of emotions, reminding us all of the strength found in rebuilding ourselves.""--Cindy Derby, Caldecott honoree

Nunu doesn't understand, so when her emotions feel too big for her, she makes her boat out of paper origami and sails away. Out at sea, she navigates somewhere new and with the help of her origami friends, she is able to mend what is broken and find her way home.

With exquisite, immersive illustrations, this near-wordless picture book is an ode to big emotions, origami, and the hope inside all of us.

By: Isabella Kung
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 279mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9780593812723
ISBN 10: 0593812727
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Isabella Kung is the author-illustrator of No, Fuzzball! and No, Snowball!, and the illustrator of ABC Cats and 123 Cats. She also teaches illustration at Storyteller Academy and Etchr Lab. Isabella resides in San Francisco with her husband and two adorable cats.

Reviews for Nunu and the Sea

★ ""Kung has deftly folded her own magic into evocative prose and mesmerizing artwork that enchants in its simplicity....Captivating."" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""The story reminds readers that feelings come naturally in waves and that little ones have the strength to ride through them with loved ones by their side....a metaphor for readers, showing them that like a house, a heart can repair and heal with time."" —The Bulletin, starred review

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