
By Dane Liu, Lynn Scurfield (Illustrator)
Dandan moves to America, leaving her best friend behind. Can she find new connections through their shared tradition?
On the eve of her move to America, Dandan must leave her best friend Yueyue behind in China. Their cherished tradition of crafting paper-cut snowflakes is a bittersweet farewell gift. In a new country, Dandan feels alone until she meets Christina, who helps her rediscover the joy of sharing traditions. Will Dandan's new friendship blossom like the snowflakes she creates, bridging the gap between her past and present? Discover how a simple gift can weave connections across cultures and continents.
A picture book based on the author’s own immigration story, the infinite impact of friendship, and passing on love and kindness around the world. On a snowy Lunar New Year’s Eve in Northeastern China, it’s Dandan’s last night with Yueyue. Tomorrow, she moves to America. The two best friends have a favorite wintertime tradition: crafting paper-cut snowflakes, freezing them outside, and hanging them as ornaments. As they say goodbye, Yueyue presses red paper and a spool of thread into Dandan’s hands so that she can carry on their tradition. But in her new home, Dandan has no one to enjoy the gift with–until a friend comes along.
4.3
out of 7
“I wanted so much to love this and I do love the illustrations, but the story never made it all the way for me.”
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