I Dream of Popo
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

I Dream of Popo

Written by Livia Blackburne · Illustrated by Julia Kuo

A girl and her grandmother's bond transcends distance and time.

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40 pages
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A young girl moves from Taiwan to America, leaving her cherished grandmother behind. Despite the miles, their love remains unbroken. Through dreams and calls, they share adventures and memories. How will their bond endure across oceans and time zones?

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne and illustrator Julia Kuo, here is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever. I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms.I wave at Popo before I board my flight.I talk to Popo from across the sea.I tell Popo about my adventures. When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong. A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021A Booklist Editors’ Choice Winner for 2021

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
Themes & topics
Books about grandmaBooks about grandparentsBooks about immigration and emigrationBooks about loveBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
514407
Publication
Published
January 5, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250249319

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