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The Sandwich Swap
Ages 5–8 · 2010
Bookroo's summary
Jun, a young girl from Hong Kong, faces the daunting challenge of adapting to a new school in America with only a few English words. Her lunchbox, filled with familiar dishes like bao and dumplings, becomes a comforting reminder of home. As she navigates this foreign environment, Jun discovers that the taste of home can bridge the gap between cultures, offering unexpected connections and friendships. Will these small comforts help her find her place in this new world? This beautifully illustrated tale explores the universal themes of belonging and the power of food to connect us all.
From the publisher
WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT HONOR Cherry Mo’s stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you, I don’t know, and toilet. Her new school feels foreign and terrifying. But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals–like bao, dumplings, and bok choy–she realizes home isn’t so far away after all. Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mo’s breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite.
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At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- GN160L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~1.5
- F&P level
- ~F
Publication
- Published
- June 11, 2024
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593661345
- LCCN
- 2024013413
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