A Different Pond
Illustrator
A Different Pond is a strong choice for readers looking for Asian American picture books and other diverse picture books shaped by family, migration. Bao Phi builds the story around a vietnamese american boy fishes with his father before dawn in a story shaped by work, memory, and immigrant sacrifice. For readers looking for Asian American picture books, refugee-family stories, and quiet BIPOC picture books with literary weight, this is one of the modern essentials. Especially useful for talking about migration, memory, language, and belonging. Best for ages 5 to 8, with enough depth for conversation after the last page. For more like this, browse children's books about BIPOC, with the Chooch Helped read-aloud as a useful companion.
5
8
Gender
Publisher
ISBN
9781479597468.00
Reader fit
Best for this book
Age fit
Ages 5-8
Use for
Family, Immigration
Representation
BIPOC, Culture and Race
Language
English
Shelf note
Award Winning
A practical pick when you need a picture book about family and immigration with enough story value for repeat reading.