My First Day by Phùng Nguyên Quang and Huynh Kim Liên

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Author: Phùng Nguyên Quang, Huynh Kim Liên
ISBN: 9780593306260

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Published on Feb 16, 2021 | 40 Pages

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A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrator team, perfect for back to school.

This is no ordinary first journey. The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination–one familiar to children all over the world.

“Enthralling, uplifting: a celebration of everyday heroes’ journeys in the quest for education and learning.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“ A particularly propulsive, cinematic story.” —BookPage, starred review

“A lively journey that’s interesting in its own right…” —The Bulletin, starred review

“Dazzle[s]…. Quang and Liên celebrate the beauty and wealth of the Mekong River.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

SELECTION 2022 ALSC Notable Children’s Books

SELECTION 2022 CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers

SELECTION 2021 Chicago Public Library Best Books

SELECTION 2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices

SELECTION 2022 Texas 2×2 Reading List

FINALIST 2024 California Young Reader Medal

ISBN9780593306260

Published onFeb 16, 2021

Published byMake Me a World

Pages40

Dimensions10 x 10

Age Range4-8 years

GradePreschool – 3

Reading LevelLexile: AD680L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Author

Phùng Nguyên Quang

Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien are married book creators who live and work in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Their first book in the United States, My First Day, received five starred reviews and was selected as a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal. Find them at kaaillustration.com or @kaaillustration.

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Huynh Kim Liên

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By Phùng Nguyên Quang and Huynh Kim Liên