The Most Beautiful Thing
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IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 0.5
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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
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
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Grandparent and child -- Juvenile literature
Grandparent and child -- United States -- Juvenile literature
Immigrant families
Immigrant families -- United States -- Juvenile literature
Juvenile Nonfiction
Picture Book Nonfiction
Biography & Autobiography
Children's audiobooks
Electronic books
Family & Relationships
Grandparent and child
Grandparent and child -- Juvenile literature
Grandparent and child -- United States -- Juvenile literature
Immigrant families
Immigrant families -- United States -- Juvenile literature
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ISBN:
9781728404790
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9781728439266
9781541599376
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9781728439242
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9781541561915
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 4.2, 0.5 Points
Level 4.2, 0.5 Points
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| Grouping Title | most beautiful thing |
| Grouping Author | kao kalia yang |
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| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2024-07-26 02:10:39AM |
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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
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The Most Beautiful Thing
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The Most Beautiful Thing
The Most Beautiful Thing [electronic resource] / Kao Kalia Yang
The most beautiful thing / Kao Kalia Yang ; illustrated by Khoa Le
The Most Beautiful Thing [electronic resource] / Kao Kalia Yang
The most beautiful thing / Kao Kalia Yang ; illustrated by Khoa Le
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The Most Beautiful Thing
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Electronic books
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