**A little visitor from another world. A friendship to carry home.** When Lu2 travels from the distant planet Infina-Ti to Earth, he has much to discover. In Alina’s room, he finds something he has never had before: a human friend. And in time, she gives him something even more special: a name of his own. Lumi. Together, they discover the wonders of ordinary days. But when the time comes for Lumi to return to his planet, they must face the hardest part of their adventure: saying goodbye. BANYLU: The Journey Begins with Friendship is an illustrated children’s fantasy about finding courage and staying close, even across worlds. Its 30 chapters follow Lumi and Alina as they learn to care for each other and carry their friendship beyond the place where it began. Featuring beautiful full-color illustrations throughout the book. For readers ages 6–12 and families who enjoy sharing a story together.