My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder

(Hardback)

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A 2019 Batchelder Honor Book

Yu'er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing--and it's full of big personalities. There's a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of magic.

In one tale, Yu'er wants to swim in the Special Olympics, a sports competition for people with disabilities. But she and her grandpa don't have a pool! Their trick to help Yu'er practice wows the whole neighborhood. In another story, a friend takes Yu'er to a wild place full of musical insects. Later, Yu'er hears a special story about her grandparents. And in the final story, Yu'er and her grandpa show a cranky painter the sweet side of life.

Reviews

"[C]ontemporary young readers will easily relate to Yu'er's longing to be part of a loving community and caring family, and identify with her good humor and grit in facing life's obstacles."--The Horn Book Magazine

-- (7/31/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Delicate full-color watercolors add to the gentle, dreamy atmosphere of the neighborhood as Yu'er, her friends, and readers discover the simple magic and wonder in everyday life."--School Library Journal

-- (7/26/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Each frame of sequential art is a small gem of delicate line and watercolor painting . . ."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

-- (8/21/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Jun's exquisite graphics . . . offer nonstop merriment and whimsical delight."--starred, Booklist

-- (6/8/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Nie Jun's illustrations are lush, the figures expressive and Beijing itself captivating in its detail."--Shelf Awareness

-- (9/21/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"The stories move gracefully between reality and fantasy, a bit like Miyazaki movies, but sweeter."--The New York Times Book Review

-- (10/21/2018 12:00:00 AM)

"Whimsical and sweet, this will remind readers of animated movies such as My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (6/20/2018 12:00:00 AM)

Author Bio

Nie Jun began drawing at an early age by copying lianhuanhua (Chinese sequential art). He later discovered the cartooning legends of Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in Beijing and teaches drawing to university students.