Words Between Us
Written by Angela Pham Krans
Illustrated by Dung Ho
Published by HarperCollins Publishers
Felix and Grandma have always lived oceans apart—until the day Grandma arrives. Felix is so excited to meet Grandma and spend time with her.
Except she doesn’t know English!
And he doesn’t know much Vietnamese!
But maybe they can connect in other ways—like over their shared love of pizza.
One day, when Grandma gets lost and doesn’t know how to ask for help, Felix decides to teach her English. And by working together and teaching each other, they just might learn to share words as well.
This tender and heartwarming story from Angela Pham Krans and Dung Ho shows how love transcends language and how food and flashcards can bring family together.
Primary ISBN: 9780063224544
Publication Date: October 2023
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Vietnamese/Vietnamese American
Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Immigrant: Reunion of Family, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by Individual
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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