Popo & Meimei Can Help
$49.07
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
24 June 2024
Summary
Popo & Meimei: A Story of Language, Love, and Helping Hands
Popo, who doesn’t speak any English, is always there for Meimei whenever she needs an extra hand. They speak Mandarin Chinese at home, and Meimei picks up new words every day.
Today, Meimei feels like she can’t do anything without Popo. But, in the face of a language barrier, maybe there’s a way Meimei can help Popo, too. Here is a heart-warming and poignant intergenerational story touching on themes of dependen…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316500708 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316500704 |
| Author: | Cathy Wu |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 24 June 2024 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 236mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
“This heartwarming depiction of an English-speaking child and her Mandarin-speaking elders helping one another across a language barrier will appeal to all children familiar with relatives who speak a different language. Highly recommended for all collections.”–School Library Journal“Simple, cartoon illustrations complement the spare text, effectively communicating the message of love and intergenerational solidarity between Meimei and Popo.”–Booklist“This sweet story offers an introduction to the immigrant experience while celebrating the love between a grandparent and a grandchild…. A moving tribute to the tender moments found in a bilingual, multigenerational household.” –Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Cathy Wu
Cathy Wu is the winner of the Little, Brown Emerging Artist Award for her submission of Popo & Meimei Can Help, her debut picture book. She is a freelance designer and illustrator who runs a small paper goods business and teaches doodling skills and creativity practice on Skillshare. Cathy lives in Seattle.
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