"The sea is mighty.
The sea is shifting.
The sea is boundless.
The sea is empty."
It begins with a misunderstanding. Behind the little girl in big red glasses lies a mess of scribbles and rolled-up paper scrunches. Her room appears to be a haven of serenity. That doesn't last long. Slamming the door, yelling with gusto, stomping her feet, and then in a final fit of anger, she pushes everything from her desk and tears up a beautiful yellow origami house.
"It is all too much."
Having released the anger and frustration she is feeling, she boards a tiny origami boat and sails away. The sea is wild and the boat is tossed hither and yon, with the child holding tightly to it. The storm quiets; and the child sees nothing but the sea - empty and desolate. No one is there to hear her calls.
Upon opening her backpack, a crane flies forth. Happiness fills her heart once more; She removes a notebook, and uses it for paper to make more origami creatures to keep her company on her sea journey. The numbers build, threatening the safety of her boat. Nunu lets go, only to find a new way to get from one place to another with the friends she has created to keep her company. Each shares pieces of her yellow house. Tape solves the problem. She knows she can make the house again as she did the first time. Calm and at peace once more, she is able to open her bedroom door and find solace in a warm embrace.
An author's note to readers explains that her story about Nunu had its origins in big feelings felt throughout her life. Art has always been her anchor in bad times, and it allowed her to reflect on her feelings and emotions.
"Dedicated to all voyagers at sea.
You never have to weather your storms alone."
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