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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2019 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
A Map into the World
Written by Kao Kalia Yang · Illustrated by Seo Kim
A young girl navigates change, collecting treasures in a world of birth and death.
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32 pages· 1,005 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a new home, a young Hmong girl faces the cycles of life, from birth to death. As she explores her surroundings, she gathers natural treasures, but their purpose remains a mystery. Her journey through changing seasons reveals the beauty and connections in a bustling world. What will she discover about love, loss, and the ties that bind us all? This poignant tale invites readers to ponder the significance of the small wonders we collect and the connections we forge in our ever-evolving lives.
From the publisher
Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness. –Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Someday A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world. As the seasons change, so too does a young Hmong girl’s world. She moves into a new home with her family and encounters both birth and death. As this curious girl explores life inside her house and beyond, she collects bits of the natural world. But who are her treasures for? A moving picture book debut from acclaimed Hmong American author Kao Kalia Yang.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,005
- Reading age
- 5–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~561L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 503619
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Carolrhoda Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781541538368
- LCCN
- 2018038403
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