An amazingly gorgeous book that is a window for young readers about what first days of school can look like for kids around the world. Not only does our protagonist have to be brave for school, but his journey too. This is a book that will help children face their first day of school, and maybe even let their imaginations run wild on their way to school too.
My First Day (Hardcover)
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Reviewed by: Tildy
$17.99
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An amazingly gorgeous book that is a window for young readers about what first days of school can look like for kids around the world. Not only does our protagonist have to be brave for school, but his journey too. This is a book that will help children face their first day of school, and maybe even let their imaginations run wild on their way to school too.
— TildySpring 2021 Kids Indie Next List
“I want to climb inside these illustrations and explore them forever. The bold colors and flowing lines bring every page alive and capture readers immediately as we follow a young student on their first day of school along the Mekong River Delta.”
— Stephanie Heinz, PRINT: A Bookstore, Portland, ME
Description
A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrator team.
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.
About the Author
Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien are book creators who live and work together in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Quang and Lien are currently working on illustrations for a number of children's titles to be published in Vietnam and Europe.
Praise For…
"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