Despina and the Sugar Cup - Jon J Muth

Despina and her little cat, Socrates, are always together. But one day, a car hits Socrates and Despina seeks out her wise friend, Aerinus. She is sure that he will know the right medicine to bring Socrates back to life.
Aerinos tells Despina that yes, he can help her: he advises her to go around the whole neighborhood and find someone who will give her a cup of sugar.
But in order for the medicine to be made, there is a prerequisite...

A true work of art by Jon J Muth, imbued with a sense of softness and peace. Because ultimately we should honor and celebrate the fragile and sacred moments that we all share with those we love and have loved.
(from the back cover of the book)

A variation of an ancient Buddhist story that speaks of loss and the pain it causes us.
A fairy tale with warm illustrations and strong symbolism, starring Despina and Aerinos, the Panda bear with his own television series on the Apple TV+ platform!

For the author:
Jon J. Muth was born in Ohio, USA, but studied sculpture and shodō (brush calligraphy) in Japan and painting, printmaking and drawing in England, Austria and Germany. He has illustrated many graphic novels, including Neil Gaiman's Sandman, and received the coveted Eisner Award for his work on The Mystery Play.
But "his desire to explore his feelings as a new father" prompted him to pursue a career in children's books as both a writer and illustrator. Now multi-award-winning and highly productive, he even received a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators in 1999.

Author/Illustrator: Jon J. Muth
Translation: Nikos Hatzopoulos
Pages: 36
Dimensions: 38*25 cm.
Ages: 5+