Celebrating cultural diversity, a wonderful picture book
follows a spirited Chinese-American girl as she tries to convince her mother
and father that selling Chinese food on this all-American holiday is not
acceptable, but as the parade passes by and fireworks color the night sky, she
learns a valuable lesson.
A moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a
manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children.
What do you see when you look in the mirror, Mei? Do you see beauty?
We see eyes that point toward the sun, that give us the warmth and joy of a thousand rays when you smile. We see hair as inky black and smooth as a peaceful night sky. We see skin brushed with gold.
As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned this powerful picture book six starred reviews and numerous awards.