New Children's Book Crosses Borders and Reveals the Beauty and Accessibility of Philippine Art

Author Agay Llanera and illustrator Farley del Rosario reveal a wildly imaginative tale of love in Sol: A Legend About the Sun.

Manila, Philippines (PRWEB) January 25, 2008 --Sol: A Legend About the Sun, a new book by Agay Llanera and illustrated by Farley del Rosario, is the magical story of one little boy's selfless and heartbreaking love for the sun, and the moon that defies it. The book is distributed by the Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS).

In Sol, a young boy named Amorsolo is enamored with the sun. All day long, he fervently plays his violin, hoping his serenades will please the sun. One day, a kind, old tree takes a liking to Amorsolo and gives him an enchanted horse to aid him in his quest to reach the sun. Unfortunately for Amorsolo, the moon, who is also in love with the sun and jealous of Amorsolo, has a plan to stop him.

Del Rosario's illustrations breathe life into Llanera's lyrical prose and cushion the ultimately heartbreaking plot. Despite its whimsical nature, the book offers subtle scientific lessons, which will entertain and educate children. An original fable of love, music, and light, Sol exemplifies the splendor of Philippine art and culture.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact Gigo Alampay at info@canvas.ph. Sol: A Legend About the Sun is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author and the Illustrator
Agay Llanera is an award-winning author and a member of Kuting, the Philippines foremost association of children's storywriters. Farley del Rosario is one of the most critically acclaimed and sought-after young artists in the Philippines.

About CANVAS
Center for Arts, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of Philippine art, culture, and the environment. The organization sponsors an annual children's book story-writing competition, resulting in world-class publications and artworks from some of the best up-and-coming artists and writers in the Philippines. Sol was a competition finalist in 2006. To learn more about CANVAS, visit www.canvas.ph.

About BookSurge
BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., (NASDAQ AMZN). BookSurge is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

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