Avatar: The Last Airbender: Heart of a Hero

Kat Zhang, Debbie Oak (Illustrator)

$18.99

Publication Date: February 27th, 2024

Publisher:

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

ISBN:

9780316408011

Pages:

Currently Available Online

Description

Longtime fans and newcomers alike will delight in this stunning picture book about what it truly means to be a hero, based on the iconic world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Saving the world is a big job—especially for a kid. Aang has the makings of hero: he's brave, kind, and peaceful. But when he learns he's the next Avatar, responsible for mastering all four elements and destined to save the world, the pressure makes him doubt himself. Aang has a lot to learn and little time to do it. Thankfully, he has friends like Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Appa by his side. They teach him to bend elements and be confident, and in turn, he inspires them to be their best selves. It's Aang's heart—the heart of a hero—that just might help him save the world.

Lyrical text from Kat Zhang, author of the acclaimed Amy Wu picture book series, and breathtaking art bring to life the most exciting and inspiring moments along Aang's path from a boy hidden in the ice to a powerful Avatar. This story is a welcome addition to the beloved franchise, which will soon also include four new TV series and three movies.

About the Author

Kat Zhang is an avid traveler, and after a childhood spent living in one book after another, she now builds stories for other people to visit. She spends her free time growing plants on the balcony, raiding local bookstores, and plotting where to travel next. She is the author of three picture books, Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, and Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome.

Debbie Oak is a Korean American illustrator and color designer based in Los Angeles, California. She received her BFA in Illustration from Art Center College of Design in 2018 and has since been making art for TV animation and children’s books. She loves depicting warm stories about found families and friendships in her work. In her free time, Debbie enjoys attending musicals, cooking, and taking naps in the sun with her cat.