Wishes / by Mu̕ọ̕n Thị Văn ; illustrations by Victo Ngai.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2021Copyright date: ©2021Edition: First editionDescription: 34 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781338305890
- 1338305891
- Van, Muon -- Family -- Juvenile fiction
- Refugees -- Vietnam -- Juvenile fiction
- Immigrants -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction
- Immigrants -- Juvenile fiction
- Emigration and immigration -- Juvenile fiction
- Boats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
- Vietnamese Americans -- Juvenile fiction
- Wishes -- Juvenile fiction
- Families -- Juvenile fiction
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Picturebook | Historical Events | VAN MUON | Available | 33111010672455 | ||||
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Historical Events | VAN MUON | Available | 33111010556872 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A lyrical picture book and a moving reflection on immigration, family and home.
Wishestells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family.
Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat.
Wishestells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families. With themes of kindness, bravery, hope, and love running throughout, Wishesis a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.
With poetic and lyrical text from acclaimed author Muon Thi Van Contains thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story Stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30honoree Victo Ngai
Ages 4-8. Scholastic.
Grades K-1. Scholastic.
"In this spare, poetic picture book based on author Muon Van's family history and told through a series of wishes, a family packs up everything they own and embarks on a perilous oceanic voyage toward a better life"-- Provided by publisher.