When Sun Met Wayne

When Sun Met Wayne

A Silly Story About Friendship, Creativity, and Science

Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

This brilliantly observed take on sibling relations is about the big, smart, self-sufficient Sun and a small, eager cloud named Wayne who just wants them to make art together. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strange Planet is back with another silly take on science!

Did you know the Sun is an artist who  loves to draw shadows? She can draw ANY shadow shape. But for hernext art project, the Sun is in search of something new to draw. She just doesn’t know what it is yet...

Enter Wayne: a small cloud, and budding artist. He’s determined to prove to the Sun that, with some collaboration, they can create a new shape together.

And once the Sun accepts his help, the two just might draw something truly magical.

This symbolic tale perfectly captures the ins-and-outs of sibling relationships while teaching kids about the science of the water cycle, shadows, and rainbows. Adults and kiddos can check out the backmatter to learn more about the science behind rainbows!

ISBN 9798217225187 (Hardcover)
Published on May 4, 2027
Published by Rodale Kids
Pages 40
Dimensions 10 x 10
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

ISBN 9798217225200 (Ebook)
Published on May 4, 2027
Published by Rodale Kids
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

ISBN 9798217546923 (Audiobook Download)
Published on May 4, 2027
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

Nathan W Pyle

Nathan W. Pyle is the #1 New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Strange Planet; Stranger Planet; Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature; NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette; and 99 Stories I Could Tell. He is also the author of acclaimed picture book Tuck Me In!. He is based in Pennsylvania with his family and travels the country speaking about creativity and storytelling.

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