I Dream of Popo
Julia Kuo
(Illustrator)
Description
From New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne and illustrator Julia Kuo, here is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever.
I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms.
I wave at Popo before I board my flight.
I talk to Popo from across the sea.
I tell Popo about my adventures.
When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong.
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021
A Booklist Editors' Choice Winner for 2021
Product Details
| Publisher | Roaring Brook Press |
| Publish Date | January 05, 2021 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781250249319 |
| Dimensions | 264.2 X 10.3 X 11.4 mm | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
“Readers will connect with this visual story on various levels or learn something new; possibly both. #Ownvoices tributes to childhood memories of home: It is as much an emotional space as a physical place.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A richly nuanced narrative that illuminates the interstices of one family’s diasporic experience.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This modern tale beautifully explores what it’s like for a child to move across the globe and the toll that family separations can take.” —Booklist, starred review
“A tender, emotionally resonant tale of a girl who must say goodbye to Popo, her beloved grandmother, when her family emigrates from Taiwan to the United States.” —The Buffalo News
“A beautiful story to share between parents or grandparents and the children they love.” —The Daily Press
“A lyrical and heartfelt tribute to the power of love across geography and generations.” —Bookpage
“Rich with emotions, cultural traditions, and enchanting illustrations, this book celebrates the love between a child and grandparent.” —Andrea Wang, for Parents Magazine
"Blackburne’s nuanced narrative and Kuo’s eye-catchingly hued illustrations bring readers on a heartwarming journey, providing an opportunity to explore and discuss the themes of identity, roots, connection, and emigration." —The Horn Book
American Library Association (ALA) Notable Book for Children 2022
New York Public Library Best Books of 2021
Booklist Editor’s Choice 2021
Evanstan Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids 2021
Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices 2022
Stacey Abrams’s List of Remarkable Books
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