"In this tale of an immigrant family, Patti Kim and Sonia Sanchez pay homage to the thrilling, exhilarating (sometimes intimidating) energy of the city. The book is wordless—a perfect artistic choice that captures the protagonist's initial disorientation and evokes the city’s pure sensory joys. You’ll root for our small brave hero as he leaves his apartment, finds everyday urban adventures, makes a friend. You’ll cherish the whole thing as a work of art."
Publisher Capstone Young Readers
Publication Date 2013-09-01
Section Children's Picture Books / All Staff Suggestions / Suggestions for Kids / Archived Staff Suggestions / Liz S.
Format Hardcover
ISBN 9781623700362
Newly arrived from their faraway homeland, a boy and his family enter into the lights, noise, and traffic of a busy American city. The language is unfamiliar. Food, habits, games, and gestures are puzzling. They boy clings tightly to his special keepsake from home and wonders how he will find his way. How will he once again become the happy, confident kid he used to be? Walk in his shoes as he takes the first tentative steps toward discovering joy in his new world.
