Who Raises the Sun?

Author: T P Theyson
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: 07/15/2025
Explore an assortment of deities from around the world given the important job of lighting our world every day in this exciting and intricately illustrated picture book from T. P. Theyson. As readers are introduced to the different gods and goddesses who lift the sun into the sky each day and consider the divine debate over such an important job, they’ll be left with the sense that cooperation, teamwork, and acceptance all go into making our world a brighter place to live. Featuring stunningly detailed illustrations showing each deity moving the sun into the sky, Who Raises the Sun? acquaints children ages 3-8 years with a unique and lesser-explored subject in world mythology. Deities included in the main text include: So’l, Unetlanvhi, Apollo, Surya, Wurpuranili, and Aurora, with more gods and goddesses included in an appendix. To ensure authenticity and respect to the ancient myths and folklore on which this story is based, members of represented communities were consulted.