The most beautiful thing / Kao Kalia Yang ; illustrated by Khoa Le.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Minneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Books, 2020Description: 1 unpaged volume : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781541561915
- 1541561910
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 305.8959 Y22 | Available | 33111009756046 | |||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 305.8959 Y22 | Available | 33111010409312 | |||||
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Northport Library | Children's NonFiction | Display | 305.8959 Y22 | Available | 33111009846235 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
"A deep and moving reflection on enduring hardship and generational love. . . . Poignant storytelling with stunning visuals."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
"A sincere narrative that centers on the power of family love."--starred, School Library Journal
Minnesota Book Award Finalist, ALA Notable Children's Book, New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, NPR Best Book of the Year
he power of family love."--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
he power of family love."--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
he power of family love."--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
"Drawn from Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 5-9 Carolrhoda Books®.
Grades 2-3 Carolrhoda Books®.