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This is a book geared towards kids, but it‘s interesting reading for adults too! I certainly learned a lot about Indigenous peoples and how much they have contributed to the world through their inventions and creative thinking.

#bookspinbingo
#pop24 - nonfiction book about Indigenous people

A beautiful & touching slice-of-life picture book set in Suzhou during Chinese New Year, when a father who works far away comes home for his annual visit. Winner of a literary prize in China as well as making the list of NYT 10 Best Illustrated Children‘s Books in 2011. Translator unknown.

According to Leonard Marcus (in Pictured Worlds), close-up portraits of family members are a rare illustration choice in Chinese picture books, making “a striking statement about the value of an ordinary individual‘s thoughts and feelings.”

An emotional scene portrayed with such delicacy: the father is leaving once again for another year of construction work far away and the mother has turned her head to hide her anguish.

[from the back matter]: There are over 100 million migrant workers in China, many of whom work hundreds or sometimes thousands of miles away from home, returning only once each year, for just a few days, at New Year‘s.

My #faveholidaybk
Here I am a few years ago with Gary Soto.
#decemberdreams
#TeamEvergreen #wintergames

Thank you @BookNAround for the #JolabokaflodSwap! The candy is yummy, and the book looks good. Merry Christmas 🎄

@MaleficentBookDragon thank you for putting the swap together ❤️

#swap #bookswap #Jolabokaflod #blinddatewithabook #bookmail #booksandcandy #surprisemail

#WinterGames #TeamEvergreen
#photochallenge
#selfiescavengerhunt

•shopping
•in front of lights
•dressed for the occasion
•favorite holiday read

#jolabokaflodswap

My swap package arrived yesterday. Thank you so much @tdrosebud placing it under the tree until Christmas Eve, can‘t wait!