Between Us: Little Secrets of Relationships

In a tranquil space where it's hard to distinguish between dusk and dawn, a cabbage white butterfly and a cricket meet for the first time.
Although an encounter between them seems impossible, they discover each other's worlds at this moment,
and an unexpected friendship joyfully blossoms.

In the magical hours between day and night, two different worlds intersect,
with bewilderment, hiding, noise, and silence.
Award-winning Australian picture book author Anna Walker presents readers with a sweet and poetic picture book,
making us believe again that change will happen when we reach out and bridge the distance and barriers between us.

Exquisite illustrations tell stories beyond words, and concise prose is both story and life.
Readings, Australia's largest independent bookstore, recommends it as one of the best children's books of 2025.

【Media Reviews】
"A beautiful and thought-provoking picture book that invites readers to pause their hurried steps to observe and imagine." — Australian book review media "Books & Publishing"
"This beautiful picture book is perfect for quiet bedtime moments to share with any child. It will lead children to understand human relationships, friendship, and the ability to empathize." — Readings, Australia's largest independent bookstore

~ Warmly Recommended by ~
Sylvie｜Owner of Chenxi She Picture Book Store
Li Zhen-hui｜Author, Translator, Reading Promoter
Bonnie Mama's Exaggerated Baby Host｜Parent-Child Reading Promoter
Liu Ya-fei｜Curator of "Picture Books, Life Practice"
Lai Chia-ling｜Author, Picture Book Critic, Head of "Local Cooperative" Studio
Lu Fang-fang｜Editor-in-Chief of "Post-Youth Picture Book Gallery"
Lemon｜Host of "Lemon's Home"


"Some stories, soft and dreamy, gently and tenderly articulate the ineffable understanding and encounters in life. 'Between Us' depicts such a beautiful and delicate friendship." — Huang Hsiao-yin

"When we are willing to stop and see 'between us,' we might discover that the softest place in the world has never been sameness, but rather someone who, despite differences, is still willing to draw near." — Bonnie Mama's Exaggerated Baby

"In the隙 between day and night, near and far, a cabbage white butterfly and a cricket quietly meet, embarking on a journey of exploration that transcends barriers. The layered spray paint and silhouettes throughout the pages precisely capture the subtle tremors of the soul in tentative responses, and between noise and silence. We hold our breath in bewilderment, and find belonging in encounters. When 'you and I' connect, neither heights nor depths feel desolate anymore. This work gently reminds us that life's most profound moments are often hidden in those instants of mutual understanding. At this moment, we encounter eternity." — Lemon

Features of this book
★Dreamlike illustrations, worth collecting
The author uses watercolors, pencils, and collages, creating a magical space for the encounter between the cabbage white butterfly and the cricket, using shades of orange, blue, and grayish-black. The colors are rich in layers, full of change and movement, with brushstrokes sometimes grand, sometimes completed with ink splatters, and a rhythm that is sometimes tight, sometimes loose, with both light and shadow.

★Bilingual in Chinese and English, concise and refined text, with lasting resonance
The text is extremely minimal, with poetic wording that guides readers into a relationship full of uncertainty. As pages turn, readers can use their imagination to create their own versions of the story.

★Gold-foiled cover, intricately detailed, suitable for gifting
This is a story about stepping into a new world and building bridges between people. It is suitable for children curious about interpersonal relationships, graduates stepping into a new world, parents and children whose relationship has been at a standstill, lovers in the midst of a budding romance, even retirees who suddenly have more time, and grandparents whose children have grown up. It can encourage the other person to bravely take the first step, and also express one's own feelings and thoughts.