The Most Beautiful Thing (Hardcover)

The Most Beautiful Thing By Kao Kalia Yang, Khoa Le (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kao Kalia Yang, Khoa Le (Illustrator)
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Description


A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look.

Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early years in the United States.

When Kalia becomes unhappy about having to do without and decides she wants braces to improve her smile, it is her grandmother--a woman who has just one tooth in her mouth--who helps her see that true beauty is found with those we love most. Stunning illustrations from Vietnamese illustrator Khoa Le bring this intergenerational tale to life.

"A deep and moving reflection on enduring hardship and generational love. . . . Poignant storytelling with stunning visuals."--starred, Kirkus Reviews

"A sincere narrative that centers on the power of family love."--starred, School Library Journal

Minnesota Book Award Finalist, ALA Notable Children's Book, New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, NPR Best Book of the Year

Product Details
ISBN: 9781541561915
ISBN-10: 1541561910
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
Publication Date: October 6th, 2020
Pages: 32
Language: English