Shu Lin's Grandpa

By Matt Goodfellow, Yu Rong (Illustrator)

A child's art bridges cultural divides at a new school.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Shu Lin feels isolated at her new school, her vibrant lunch and attire setting her apart. Her classmates are unsure about her until her grandpa's visit changes everything. His breathtaking artwork opens their eyes to the beauty of cultural diversity. Will art and imagination help Shu Lin find her place and foster understanding among her peers? Discover how a single painting can transform perceptions and build empathy in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Art and family transcend differences in language and culture in this sensitively told, exquisitely illustrated story of a child starting a new school. When Shu Lin starts at her new school, she wears yellow rain boots and a pink coat. At recess, she stands alone in the playground. At lunchtime, she eats by herself from little boxes of brightly colored food. Her classmates aren’t sure what to make of her. But one day, when Shu Lin’s grandpa comes to school to share his amazing artwork, everything changes. With a stunning double-gatefold spread revealing a beautiful Chinese painting, this uplifting story shows the transformative power of art and imagination in developing cultural understanding and empathy.

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