This is a story that validates children's innate knowledge that we live in an animate universe, that we are not alone as the sole subjects of this world. In this story, the sun is a being. Not a human being inthe form of the sun, a being in its own right with whom a human can have an authentic connection.The simplicity of a mundane afternoon of a little girl and her father ends with a hidden delight. The intricate illustrations are arranged carefully to synchronize with the unfolding of this magic. This book is destined to be loved and treasured by children and parents for all time.