I Dream of Popo
I Dream of Popo
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I Dream of Popo

Written by Livia Blackburne & illustrated by Julia Kuo
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
AD510L
Lexile measure
Jan 5, 2021
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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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grandmagrandparentsimmigration and emigrationlovefamilysocial themesmultigenerational

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781250249319
    Publication Date
    January 5, 2021
    Publisher
    Roaring Brook Press
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020912213
    Lexile® Level
    AD510L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    514407
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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