Yu Rong

Yu Rong

  • 5 stars across 10 books
Yu Rong was born and raised in China. While training to become a primary school teacher she discovered her love for art, and later gained a BA degree in Decorative Art from Nanjing University. She worked as a computer designer, arts and crafts designer and children's book illustrator for five years before moving to England with her now husband. She then earned an MA degree in Art and Design from the Royal College of Art in London.
3rd November 2016

Snowflake in My Pocket

Once upon a winter, in a faraway place, lived a very wise bear and a very small squirrel... From highly acc... MoreSnowflake in My Pocket

(5 reviews) Review
8th April 2021

Shu Lin's Grandpa

Shu Lin is starting at a new school. She stands alone in the playground and at lunchtime she eats by herself from litt... MoreShu Lin's Grandpa

(2 reviews) Review
1st February 2009

Tracks Of A Panda Library Edition

This is a tender tale of the survival of one of our world's best-loved and most endangered bears with accompanying CD.Hi... MoreTracks Of A Panda Library Edition

(1 review) Review
2nd September 2021

The Visible Sounds

Based on the true story of Chinese dancer Lihua Tai, The Visible Sounds tells the uplifting tale of a young child dealin... MoreThe Visible Sounds

(1 review) Review
7th March 2024

The Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind

The boy next door loves to lick the wind. “You should try it,” says his mum. “All the best winds are at the beach.” And... MoreThe Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind

(1 review) Review
29th June 2017

Summer

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16th October 2025

Ming the Panda: A True Story of Courage and Hope

The real-life story of Ming, the first-ever Giant Panda to be brought from China to London Zoo in 1938. Ming became a w... MoreMing the Panda: A True Story of Courage and Hope

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4th July 2005

Flying High

Mel is a trainee time-travelling angel. She’s feisty, witty, streetwise and… dead! For her latest cosmic adventure, it’s... MoreFlying High

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15th September 2005

Smoke

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