Description
A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa.
May isnt having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesnt speak much English, and May cant understand Chinese. Shes hungry, and bored with Gong Gongs errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gongs friends are making fun of her! But just when May cant take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals hes been paying more attention than she thought.
With lighthearted, expressive illustrations by Elaine Chen, this charming debut expertly captures life in the city and shows how small, shared moments of patience and careand a dumpling or twocan help a child and grandparent bridge the generational and cultural gaps between them.
A glossary at the end of the book features translations of the Chinese words from the story into Chinese characters and English.
*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Author: Sennah Yee
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Annick Press
Published: 04/12/2022
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.90w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781773214283
Language: English
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