My Beijing
Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
$51.90
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2018
Summary
A 2019 Batchelder Honor Book
Yu’er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing—and it’s full of big personalities. There’s a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of magic.
In one tale, Yu’er wants to swim in the Special Olympics, a sports competition for people with disabilities. But she and her grandpa don’t have a pool! Their trick to help Yu’er practice wows the whole neighborhood. In another story, a friend takes Yu’er to…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781541526426 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1541526422 |
| Author: | Nie Jun |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2018 |
| Weight: | 417g |
| Dimensions: | 7mm x 210mm x 260mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-11 |
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Critics Review
“Jun’s exquisite graphics … offer nonstop merriment and whimsical delight.“—starred, Booklist
“The stories move gracefully between reality and fantasy, a bit like Miyazaki movies, but sweeter.“—The New York Times Book Review
“Nie Jun’s illustrations are lush, the figures expressive and Beijing itself captivating in its detail.“—Shelf Awareness
“Each frame of sequential art is a small gem of delicate line and watercolor painting …“—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
”[C]ontemporary young readers will easily relate to Yu’er’s longing to be part of a loving community and caring family, and identify with her good humor and grit in facing life’s obstacles.“—The Horn Book Magazine
“Delicate full-color watercolors add to the gentle, dreamy atmosphere of the neighborhood as Yu’er, her friends, and readers discover the simple magic and wonder in everyday life.“—School Library Journal
“Whimsical and sweet, this will remind readers of animated movies such as My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service.“—Kirkus Reviews
Nie Jun
Nie Jun began drawing at an early age by copying lianhuanhua (Chinese sequential art). He later discovered the cartooning legends of Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in Beijing and teaches drawing to university students.
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