My Day with Gong Gong (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781773214290)

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 cityand 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.

Author: Sennah Yee
ISBN-10: 1773214292
ISBN-13: 9781773214290
Publisher: Annick Press
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2020
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.40h x 9.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516664 / My Day with Gong Gong


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
School Library Journal 08/01/2020 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2020 pg. 50
Publishers Weekly 08/24/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2020