Deze auteur duikt in de wereld door de ogen van kinderen, waarbij ze de relaties verkent die ons leven vormgeven. Haar proza is gevuld met warmte en begrip, waardoor haar boeken ideaal zijn om met het hele gezin te lezen. Via haar verhalen brengt ze een frisse perspectief in kinderliteratuur, en inspireert ze jonge lezers tot empathie en nieuwsgierigheid.
"For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn't start until her Lola--her grandmother from the Philippines--comes for her annual visit. When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together"-- Provided by publisher
Celebrate the Lunar New Year through a young girl's family traditions in this charming picture book featuring illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Dung Ho that also includes a recipe for pineapple cakes!
Celebrate the special connection between father and daughter in this gorgeously evocative picture book, recounting the year a little girl and her mother spend in America while waiting for her father to join them from the Philippines.
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During a family reunion in the Philippines, Mateo deepens his relationship with his father and discovers the concept of bayanihan, which emphasizes community and cooperation. This newfound understanding shapes their lives as they return to the city, highlighting the significance of connection and support in everyday life.