A Different Pond

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.