My Day With Gong Gong

Name: My Day With Gong Gong
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781773214283
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By Sennah Yee

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My Day With Gong Gong by Sennah Yee is a heartwarming children's book that follows the story of a young girl spending a special day with her grandfather in a bustling Chinatown. As they explore their surroundings, she encounters new experiences and overcomes language barriers, ultimately finding joy and connection with her Gong Gong. Through vibrant illustrations and gentle storytelling, the book beautifully captures the essence of family bonding and cultural discovery.
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This charming children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about family connections and cultural bonding. You might appreciate the delightful narrative of a young girl spending the day with her grandfather, expressed through vivid illustrations and themes of understanding, patience, and love. It's a perfect read for those exploring heritage and relationships across generations.

Description

A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa.

May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can't take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals he's 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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781773214283

Publisher: Annick Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Annick Press Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Elaine Chen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sennah Yee Young Adult

About the Author

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 life's 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.

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