An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team.
Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on one of the youngest members of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless.
Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Mượn Thị Văn, thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.
Wishes is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.---from the publisher
40 pages 978-1338305890 Ages 4-9
Keywords: immigrants, immigration, new experiences, risk, journey, family, diverse books, diversity, Asian culture, Asian and Asian American, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, Social Studies Curriculum, social situations, courage, bravery, wishes, Character Building Curriculum, hope, understanding others, multicultural
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“Secret escapes and border crossings, …family detentions and separations, …fear and loss…..and hope and new beginnings”——these are frightening challenges for any family and especially for the children.
This gorgeous story joins a family’s escape out of Vietnam to safety. Imagine waking in the night, watching the grownups packing a bag. Imagine saying goodbye to your grandparents and imagine to having any idea what “next” will look like. What holds the family together in a time like this? It is the power of a wish. The power of a wish keeps hope rosy and vibrant in the dark times. This powerful story of escape connects us to the strength and courage in the wishes of every moment and every step down tithe path that is not known.
How would you feel? What would you wish for? How can we help people who are out there wishing now?
40 pages 978-1338305890 Ages 4-8
Recommended by: Barb Langridge, abookandahug.com
