Diese Autorin taucht ein in die Welt durch die Augen von Kindern und erforscht die Beziehungen, die unser Leben prägen. Ihre Prosa ist voller Wärme und Verständnis, was ihre Bücher zu idealer Lektüre für die ganze Familie macht. Durch ihre Geschichten bringt sie eine frische Perspektive in die Kinderliteratur und inspiriert junge Leser zu Empathie und Neugier.
"For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start until her Lola--her grandmother from the Philippines--comes for her annual visit. When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together"-- Provided by publisher
Celebrate the Lunar New Year through a young girl's family traditions in this charming picture book featuring illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Dung Ho that also includes a recipe for pineapple cakes!
Celebrate the special connection between father and daughter in this gorgeously evocative picture book, recounting the year a little girl and her mother spend in America while waiting for her father to join them from the Philippines.
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During a family reunion in the Philippines, Mateo deepens his relationship with his father and discovers the concept of bayanihan, which emphasizes community and cooperation. This newfound understanding shapes their lives as they return to the city, highlighting the significance of connection and support in everyday life.