Ulises Wensell (1945-2011) worked as an artist and illustrator since 1968.
His warm and delicious illustrations are the artistic sign of identity of his numerous books for children, which have been published and awarded worldwide.
He has received numerous awards and he has been nominated to the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2008.
The Little owl is sad. Moon is getting thinner and he thinks she is ill and he will never see her again, not so beautiful and big shining up in the sky. However, grandpa explains the mysteries about the moon to his grandchild.
A poetic text, with subtle colour drawings and silver-outlined figures.
“Why is the moon getting thin? Where is the moon when we no longer see it? A tender and instructive tale that teaches the youngest children about the different phases of the Earth satellite, by means of pictures full of silvery shines and textures standing out” (SOL, Orientation to Readers Service)