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Hamilton Cesar Mendonça

Childrens' Picture Books · Book 4

The Day the Sun Didn't Show Up

What happens when the sun forgets to rise?
Genre
Picture book
Rights available
World English / Translation / Film & TV
Audience
Ages 5-7
Word count
673 / 32 pages
Themes
Struggling to make friends

Synopsis


One morning, the rooster crows as usual, but the farm remains covered in darkness. Confused and concerned, a curious duck begins asking the other animals if they know where the sun has gone.

One by one, more animals join the search. The duck asks the horse, the horse asks the cow, the cow asks the pig, and soon a growing group of farm friends is working together to solve the mystery.

Author's Note

The Day the Sun Didn't Show Up
I've always loved animals, especially farm animals, and I've always wanted to write a story where they could all come together. At the same time, I wanted to create a different kind of adventure, one where problems are solved through empathy instead of conflict. By working together and appreciating each other's strengths, the animals discover that it doesn't matter how different we are. If we truly care for one another and build friendships based on kindness, we can overcome any challenge together.