Lily and her friends Benny the rabbit, Nutty the squirrel and Rusty the dog are out enjoying a sunny park day with Benny as Benny chases Nutty down before Rusty bites them all in return! With its charming narrative and delightful illustrations, Lily’s Wondrous World makes for the ideal book to share with loved ones and children alike.

At a time when “rich kid nihilism” has become an all-too-common trend, this series provides a welcome respite. Its multiethnic characters exude inclusivity without falling into tired stereotyping patterns–from Lily and her big, loving family to bookish Dash who treasures her multiethnic peers.

Furthermore, the show does not shy away from challenging its audience. Lily and Dash’s courtship doesn’t focus on seductive rendezvous but rather city-spanning dares they complete to discover where their notebook will next drop-off point will be. No matter if it means conquering Dash’s fear of department-store Santa or visiting Grand Central before the first train leaves, Dash and his siblings discover there is more to life than their privileged lives allow them to see. Vasya Baev’s vibrant Disney-Pixar artwork draws readers in with its vibrant colors and charming character expressions. He is well known for blending natural artistic abilities with the powerful capabilities of generative AI tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion to give his pieces depth and dimension.