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A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls "a must-read
for our times," A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a
simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui
and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into
a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old
and new. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours
before his father's long work day began, to fish on the shores of a
small pond in a Western city. 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 books six starred reviews and
numerous awards.
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Finding Papa (Hardcover)
Angela Pham Krans; Illustrated by Thi Bui
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R314
Discovery Miles 3 140
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This poignant and lyrical debut picture book based on the author's
own experience and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Thi Bui follows
young Mai and her mother's perilous journey from Vietnam to America
to find Papa-who left ahead of them to start a better life for
their family. No one can make Mai laugh like her Papa! She loves
playing their favorite game-the crocodile chomp chomp! But then
Papa leaves Vietnam in search of a new home for their family in
America and Mai misses him very much. Until one day, Mama and Mai
pack a small bag and say goodbye to the only home Mai has ever
known. And so begins Mai and Mama's long, perilous journey by foot
and by boat, through dangers and darkness, to find Papa. Finding
Papa reminds us that love and courage can stretch an ocean and that
nothing can keep us apart from those we care about. A JUNIOR
LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees. When
we weren't sheltering in place, we were advised to wear masks, wash
our hands, and practice social distancing. We watched in horror as
medical personnel worked around the clock to care for the sick and
dying. Businesses were shuttered, travel stopped, workers were
furloughed, and markets dropped. And people continued to die. Amid
all this uncertainty, writers and artists from around the world
continued to create comics, commenting directly on how individuals,
societies, governments, and markets reacted to the worldwide
crisis. COVID Chronicles: A Comics Anthology collects more than
sixty such short comics from a diverse set of creators, including
indie powerhouses, mainstream artists, Ignatz and Eisner Award
winners, and media cartoonists. In narrative styles ranging from
realistic to fantastic, they tell stories about adjusting to
working from home, homeschooling their kids, missing birthdays and
weddings, and being afraid just to leave the house. They probe the
failures of government leaders and the social safety net. They dig
into the racial bias and systemic inequities that this pandemic
helped bring to light. We see what it's like to get the virus and
live to tell about it, or to stand by helplessly as a loved one
passes. At times heartbreaking and at others hopeful and humorous,
these comics express the anger, anxiety, fear, and bewilderment we
feel in the era of COVID-19. Above all, they highlight the power of
art and community to help us make sense of a world in crisis,
reminding us that we are truly all in this together. The comics in
this collection have been generously donated by their creators. A
portion of the proceeds from the sale of this volume are being
donated by the publisher to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation
(Binc) in support of comics shops, bookstores, and their employees
who have been adversely affected by the pandemic.
National bestseller 2017 National Book Critics Circle (NBCC)
Finalist ABA Indies Introduce Winter / Spring 2017 Selection Barnes
& Noble Discover Great New Writers Spring 2017 Selection ALA
2018 Notable Books Selection An intimate and poignant graphic novel
portraying one family's journey from war-torn Vietnam, from debut
author Thi Bui. This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is
an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a
longing for the past. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the
lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family,
Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the
fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced
building new lives for themselves. At the heart of Bui's story is a
universal struggle: While adjusting to life as a first-time mother,
she ultimately discovers what it means to be a parent-the endless
sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken
love. Despite how impossible it seems to take on the simultaneous
roles of both parent and child, Bui pushes through. With haunting,
poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of
family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home. In
what Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls "a
book to break your heart and heal it," The Best We Could Do brings
to life Thi Bui's journey of understanding, and provides
inspiration to all of those who search for a better future while
longing for a simpler past.
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Our Stories Carried Us Here (Hardcover)
Tea Rozman, Julie Vang; Illustrated by Tom Kaczynski; Cover design or artwork by Nate Powell; Foreword by Thi Bui; Illustrated by …
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R496
Discovery Miles 4 960
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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National bestseller 2017 National Book Critics Circle (NBCC)
Finalist ABA Indies Introduce Winter / Spring 2017 Selection Barnes
& Noble Discover Great New Writers Spring 2017 Selection ALA
2018 Notable Books Selection An intimate and poignant graphic novel
portraying one family's journey from war-torn Vietnam, from debut
author Thi Bui. This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is
an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a
longing for the past. Exploring the anguish of immigration and the
lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family,
Bui documents the story of her family's daring escape after the
fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced
building new lives for themselves. At the heart of Bui's story is a
universal struggle: While adjusting to life as a first-time mother,
she ultimately discovers what it means to be a parent the endless
sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken
love. Despite how impossible it seems to take on the simultaneous
roles of both parent and child, Bui pushes through. With haunting,
poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of
family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home. In
what Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls "a
book to break your heart and heal it," The Best We Could Do brings
to life Thi Bui's journey of understanding, and provides
inspiration to all of those who search for a better future while
longing for a simpler past.
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