Girl Picking Mushrooms

A little girl’s mysterious journey into the forest.

Author: Written and illustrated by Xuanyi Guo
Year: 2024
Format: Narrative picture book
Medium: Coloured pencil
Size: 42 × 57 cm (spread)
Readers: Children ages 4–8
Edition: Bilingual, English and Chinese

A narrative picture book that follows a little girl’s mysterious journey in the forest.

Through encounters with animals and unexpected dangers, the story explores childhood curiosity, fear and resilience.

Enter into the forest, illustration by Xuanyi Guo — Enter into the forest A curious girl steps into the forest, beginning her mysterious journey.

Hidden eyes, illustration by Xuanyi Guo — Hidden eyes Strange eyes glow in the darkness, filling the forest with both wonder and unease.

Strange encounters, illustration by Xuanyi Guo — Strange encounters Unexpected animals emerge, blurring the line between curiosity and danger.

Dangerous escape, illustration by Xuanyi Guo — Dangerous escape The girl runs in fear as the forest closes in, chased by wild creatures.

Saving, illustration by Xuanyi Guo — Saving A giant bird rescues her mid-fall, turning fear into relief.

Back to safety, illustration by Xuanyi Guo — Back to safety The girl lands gently, realizing resilience in the face of fear.