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Wishes (Hardcover) Loot Price: R316
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Wishes (Hardcover): Muon Thi Van

Wishes (Hardcover)

Muon Thi Van; Illustrated by Victo Ngai

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A lyrical picture book and a moving reflection on immigration, family and home. Wishes tells 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. Wishes tells 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, Wishes is 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 30 honoree Victo Ngai

General

Imprint: Scholastic US
Country of origin: United States
Release date: July 2021
Authors: Muon Thi Van
Illustrators: Victo Ngai
Dimensions: 219 x 289 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 978-1-338-30589-0
Categories: Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General
Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Racism, sexism & prejudice
Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General
Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > Picture storybooks
Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General
Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types
LSN: 1-338-30589-1
Barcode: 9781338305890

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