Our Starry Starry Night

A luminous coming-of-age story about two lonely children who find solace in each other—by renowned international children’s author Jimmy Liao. Now in paperback. 

Our Starry Starry Night is the story of two quiet souls who find each other when the world feels too big. She is an awkward girl struggling with troubles at home and school. He is the silent new neighbor who can only truly be himself when he is alone. Drawn together by feelings neither can name, the two form a fragile, fated friendship—one that offers comfort, escape, and a fleeting sense of wonder beneath a vast, star-filled sky.

In this breathtaking illustrated work, Jimmy Liao blends the visual wonder of a picture book with the emotional depth of a graphic novel. Spare, poetic text pairs with illustrations that expand the story with eye-opening details and even deeper feelings, inviting readers to linger, reflect, and return again and again. The result is an immersive reading experience that speaks as powerfully to adults as it does to young people navigating their own inexpressible emotions.

Originally published in Taiwan to critical acclaim, this modern classic has touched readers around the world and is now available in English for the first time. With starry foil accents and a double-gatefold spread that opens up to capture the sheer grandeur of Jimmy's art and storytelling, this beautiful paperback edition is both a moving story and a work of art—perfect to treasure, gift, and share.

• UNIQUE READING EXPERIENCE: Blending the beauty of a fully illustrated book with the emotional depth of a graphic novel, this immersive story is perfect for sophisticated readers of all ages. Sparse, poetic text and richly detailed illustrations invite new discoveries with every reading, making this a beautiful choice for independent readers, classroom discussion, and family sharing.
• BREATHTAKING ARTWORK: Jimmy Liao’s extraordinary illustrations expand the emotional world of the story, revealing details and feelings beyond the words on the page. With references to Van Gogh and other artists woven throughout, this stunning book encourages visual exploration and a lifelong appreciation of art.
• RENOWNED INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK CREATOR: Jimmy Liao is one of Asia’s most celebrated author-illustrators, with millions of books sold worldwide and translations in more than 20 countries. His emotionally resonant stories and instantly recognizable artwork have earned him a devoted global following, inspiring exhibitions, adaptations, and public art installations around the world.
• A GORGEOUS GIFT: This beautifully designed paperback is a work of art in itself, featuring starry foil on the cover and spine and a spectacular double-gatefold spread. An outstanding gift for art lovers and book collectors.
• PERFECT FOR THOUGHTFUL READERS: With its universal themes of friendship, loneliness, imagination, and growing up, this is perfect for middle-grade readers ages 8–12 while offering emotional resonance for teens and adults as well. A wonderful choice for fans of graphic novels, visual storytelling, international literature, and books that stay with you long after the final page.