My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
A 2019 Batchelder Honor Book
Yu'er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing--and it's full of big personalities. There's a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of magic.
In one tale, Yu'er wants to swim in the Special Olympics, a sports competition for people with disabilities. But she and her grandpa don't have a pool! Their trick to help Yu'er practice wows the whole neighborhood. In another story, a friend takes Yu'er to a wild place full of musical insects. Later, Yu'er hears a special story about her grandparents. And in the final story, Yu'er and her grandpa show a cranky painter the sweet side of life.
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"Jun's exquisite graphics . . . offer nonstop merriment and whimsical delight."--starred, Booklist
-- (6/8/2018 12:00:00 AM)"The stories move gracefully between reality and fantasy, a bit like Miyazaki movies, but sweeter."--The New York Times Book Review
-- (10/21/2018 12:00:00 AM)"Nie Jun's illustrations are lush, the figures expressive and Beijing itself captivating in its detail."--Shelf Awareness
-- (9/21/2018 12:00:00 AM)"Each frame of sequential art is a small gem of delicate line and watercolor painting . . ."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
-- (8/21/2018 12:00:00 AM)"[C]ontemporary young readers will easily relate to Yu'er's longing to be part of a loving community and caring family, and identify with her good humor and grit in facing life's obstacles."--The Horn Book Magazine
-- (7/31/2018 12:00:00 AM)"Delicate full-color watercolors add to the gentle, dreamy atmosphere of the neighborhood as Yu'er, her friends, and readers discover the simple magic and wonder in everyday life."--School Library Journal
-- (7/26/2018 12:00:00 AM)"Whimsical and sweet, this will remind readers of animated movies such as My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service."--Kirkus Reviews
-- (6/20/2018 12:00:00 AM)
