Most Beautiful Thing e-bog
80,10 DKK
(inkl. moms 100,12 DKK)
A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look.Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early ...
E-bog
80,10 DKK
Forlag
Carolrhoda Books ®
Udgivet
6 oktober 2020
Genrer
1KBB
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781728404806
A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look.Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early years in the United States. When Kalia becomes unhappy about having to do without and decides she wants braces to improve her smile, it is her grandmother-a woman who has just one tooth in her mouth-who helps her see that true beauty is found with those we love most. Stunning illustrations from Vietnamese illustrator Khoa Le bring this intergenerational tale to life."e;A deep and moving reflection on enduring hardship and generational love. . . . Poignant storytelling with stunning visuals."e;-starred, Kirkus Reviews"e;A sincere narrative that centers on the power of family love."e;-starred, School Library JournalMinnesota Book Award Finalist, ALA Notable Children's Book, New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, NPR Best Book of the Year