“In Search of the Sun” by Alex Khramova is one of those old folklore stories that draw in children of any age. The book is well thought through and beautifully illustrated, sweet and appealing, suitable for young readers who like slightly longer stories, packed with magic and adventures. The characters are simple, but real. They teach children about teamwork, kindness, friendship, and compassion, while taking them to learn about different places.
Each page is colored in fun hues, which makes this book very attractive. It carries a wonderful message—never leave behind someone who is weaker.
Even though a foreigner, the author did her best with translation and editing. I am sure it reads much smoother in her native language, but overall it is a good little book, which would make any child happy. I read it to my grandson, who is six, and he plunged into the story immediately. Just a lovely work all around!
Alex Khramova is an author of fairy-tales, stories for children, poems and other genres of books. She was born in a small town near the Volga River, but then moved to Moscow, where she pursued a degree on international relationships at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Alexsandra Khramova speaks Russian, English, Greek and recently is studying Spanish and French. She is also working on her PhD on politology. She likes travelling and has a sailing skipper license.
She has a sweet little daughter and a funny unpredictable cat. Both of them often appear in her stories.
Published children's books by Alex Khramova
