A luminous debut picture book from artist and designer Yao Cheng celebrating the abundant power of love.
My children would ask me, “Mama, how much do you love me?”
And because love is just too big to put into words, I painted this book as my reply: “Well, why don't I show you?”
Inspired by her children's timeless question, Yao Cheng has created a tender celebration of boundless and unconditional love. A caregiver's devotion can be as vast as the cosmos, as fearless as the highest peaks, and as sweet as an ice cream cone.
Through gentle text and expressive watercolor artwork, Cheng invites children to recognize love in all its forms—in moments of wonder, in the world around them, and in the people who remain by their side. The closer we look, the more love we find: a love as endless as a sea of stars.
- A CELEBRATION OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE: An expansive message assures children that the love of a parent, grandparent, or caregiver remains constant wherever life takes them.
- LUMINOUS WATERCOLOR ARTWORK: Celebrated watercolor artist and designer Yao Cheng fills each spread with rich color, expressive details, and a warm sense of wonder inspired by the natural world.
- IMAGINATIVE COMPARISONS FOR YOUNG READERS: From powerful ocean waves to the warmth of a blanket on a winter's day, familiar and fantastical imagery helps children grasp just how great love can be.
- A GENTLE BOOK TO SHARE: Poetic text and immersive illustrations create an inviting read-aloud for bedtime, quiet moments, and family storytime.
- A GIFT FILLED WITH LOVE: A memorable choice for baby showers, birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and other family milestones. Ideal for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and fans of emotionally resonant picture books.
Yao Cheng discovered her passion for art at a young age, during her first drawing class. Since then, she has never stopped creating things with her hands. She studied at Rhode Island School of Design, then worked as a designer before founding her own art studio. Joyful and expressive, Yao's paintings focus on our physical world and the experiences of daily life. They capture the things we cannot see or say but can always feel. Our Love Is a Sea of Stars is her debut picture book. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio. Learn more at yaochengdesign.com.