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Description
Written in a spare, lyrical style using fresh, evocative imagery, Village by the Sea tells the story of longing for the comforts of home. A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures and lifestyles through rich pictures and words, moving from the wide world to the snugness of home and back out again.
Product Details
| Publisher | Creston Books |
| Publish Date | May 12, 2015 |
| Pages | 28 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781939547156 |
| Dimensions | 9.1 X 10.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.9 pounds |
About the Author
Muon Van was born on the run in the southern port city of Rach Gia, Vietnam. When she was nine months old, she left Vietnam as part of the "boat people" mass exodus. She now lives in Northern California. Her previous book, In a Village by the Sea, is also a family story.
April Chu has won awards for her gorgeous illustrations. She studied architecture and infuses that knowledge of detail and perspective into her art. Her work has been featured in the Society of Illustrator's Original Art show.
Reviews
"A lovely, resonant portrait of family life that hums with quiet magic."--starred, Publishers Weekly
-- (3/10/2020 12:00:00 AM)"In circular fashion, this simple story's narration unfolds, with great power behind the few words on each page."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
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