My Day With Gong Gong by Sennah Yee (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE My Day With Gong Gong by Sennah Yee, Elaine Chen A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa.May isnt having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesnt speak much English, and May cant understand Chinese. Shes hungry, and bored with Gong Gongs errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gongs friends are making fun of her! But just when May cant take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals hes been paying more attention than she thought.With lighthearted, expressive illustrations by Elaine Chen, this charming debut expertly captures life in the city and shows how small, shared moments of patience and care-and a dumpling or two-can help a child and grandparent bridge the generational and cultural gaps between them.A glossary at the end of the book features translations of the Chinese words from the story into Chinese characters and English.*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sennah Yee is from Toronto, Ontario, where she writes poetry, short stories, and film criticism. Her first book, the creative non-fiction collection How Do I Look?, was published by Metatron Press in 2017.Elaine Chen is an illustrator, painter, and visual storyteller. She enjoys using her own expressions to capture lifes little things and moments that cannot be put into words. Currently, she works as an artist at a video game studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. Long Description A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isnt having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesnt speak much English, and May cant understand Chinese. Shes hungry, and bored with Gong Gongs errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gongs friends are making fun of her! But just when May cant take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals hes been paying more attention than she thought. With lighthearted, expressive illustrations by Elaine Chen, this charming debut expertly captures life in the city and shows how small, shared moments of patience and care--and a dumpling or two--can help a child and grandparent bridge the generational and cultural gaps between them. A glossary at the end of the book features translations of the Chinese words from the story into Chinese characters and English. *A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Review Quote "Yee captures intergenerational love and understanding." Description for Sales People ADORABLE: Gong Gong is a grandparent story that will capture your heart. UNIVERSAL THEMES: intergenerational relationships; immigrant and first and second generations; emotional skills. My Day with Gong Gong shows how shared moments bridge the generational and cultural gaps between these two characters. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: The story shows main character May building her social and emotional skills and self-regulation. EXTRAS: Glossary at the end of the book has translations of the Cantonese words from the story into both Cantonese characters and English. PRAISE: "Through adorable illustrations effused with humor and warmth, this portrait of intergenerational affection is also a tribute to life in Chinatown neighborhoods . . . A multilayered, endearing treasure of a day." Kirkus STARRED review "A gentle, resonant portrayal of the way love can overcome language barriers." PW STARRED review Details ISBN1773214284 Language English ISBN-10 1773214284 ISBN-13 9781773214283 Year 2022 Format Paperback Author Elaine Chen Publisher Annick Press Ltd Imprint Annick Press Ltd Place of Publication Ontario Country of Publication Canada Pages 36 Publication Date 2022-05-26 UK Release Date 2022-05-26 Illustrator Elaine Chen DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2022-07-18 Audience Age 4 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:135232237;

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