Chinese Joss paper offerings has various meaning in traditional culture. However, younger generation has little interest toward this traditional craft, and thus it is one of the craft that might be lost in near future. This picture book hope to enhance younger generation’s understanding of the endangered traditional craft.The child’s grandfather in this story is a Joss paper offerings maker. His workshop is full of tools, bamboos, glue and paper. Shu-Man usd these colorful and different kind of paper to create this book’s atmosphere.

Shu-Man Wang’s illustrations are known for their poetic innocence, inspired by memories of her own “sweet and happy” childhood. Her work has been featured at the Bologna Book Fair. Published books include The Unimaginable Painting, Monkey Looks for a Friend, A Shooting Star Has No Ears, and First Chair Cellist......

Baba culture is a publishing house in Taiwai. Baba use the power of stories to spread the seeds of good and beautiful!Baba culture hope to add a little more humane care in the book , a little more in the affection, to cultivate children respect the inclusive heart, feel the beauty of life and art.