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Words Between Us

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Words Between Us by Angela Pham Krans is a heartwarming children's book that explores the bonds of friendship and family. It delves into the challenges of communication and understanding across cultures and languages. Through a touching narrative, children learn about empathy, connection, and the power of words to bridge differences.
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Words Between Us

A "picture book that ... portrays the intergenerational bond between a boy named Felix and his grandma that's cemented over food--and flash cards--when Grandma comes to live with Felix's family from Vietnam"--

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From Angela Pham Krans (Finding Papa) and Dung Ho (New York Times bestselling illustrator of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners) comes a poignant picture book that tenderly portrays the intergenerational bond between a boy named Felix and his grandma that’s cemented over food—and flash cards—when Grandma comes to live with Felix’s family from Vietnam. Perfect for fans of Drawn Together

Felix and Grandma have always lived oceans apart—until the day Grandma arrives. Felix is so excited to meet Grandma and spend time with her.

Except she doesn’t know English!

And he doesn’t know much Vietnamese!

But maybe they can connect in other ways—like over their shared love of pizza.

One day, when Grandma gets lost and doesn’t know how to ask for help, Felix decides to teach her English. And by working together and teaching each other, they just might learn to share words as well.

This tender and heartwarming story from Angela Pham Krans and Dung Ho shows how love transcends language and how food and flashcards can bring family together.

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Words Between Us is celebrated for its heartwarming portrayal of intergenerational bonding between Felix and his grandmother, set against the backdrop of Vietnamese American family life. Reviewers commend its authenticity and warmth, highlighting the tender and relatable depiction of their relationship. The book's colourful digital illustrations enhance the storytelling, capturing both the vibrancy of their home and meaningful, unspoken moments between characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063224544

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dung Ho

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Angela Pham Krans is a children's book author who enjoys writing anywhere with access to Cuban coffee or chocolate croissants. When Angela was finally reunited with her Papa, she did not recognize him with his bushy mustache. But Papa won her over with plenty of toys and treats! Angela lives in Atlanta with her husband and two rambunctious dogs. You can connect with her at https://www.angelakrans.com/ Dung (pronounced Dzung) Ho is a New York Times bestselling illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Her work focuses on children's books. She also loves to draw interesting characters with unique personalities. When she's not drawing, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, walking, and tending to her plants. Visit her at : https://www.dungho.me/.

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