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Home in a Lunchbox NEW Caldecott Honor Book US HC 1st/1st Cherry Mo DJ protected
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- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition
- Ex Libris
- No
- Subject
- Dustjacket protected
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- First Edition
- ISBN
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
0593661346
ISBN-13
9780593661345
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16062936145
Product Key Features
Book Title
Home in a Lunchbox : (A Caldecott Honor Book)
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Cooking & Food, School & Education, General, Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
Illustrator
Mo, Cherry
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
14.7 Oz
Item Length
11.3 in
Item Width
8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2024-013413
Reviews
An Indie Next List Pick A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Bookshop Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year An Evanston Public Library Best Book of the Year A CSMCL Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "In an exceptional debut , Mo deploys digital illustrations that expertly use selective coloring to depict an experience of finding common ground." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Wholly focused on her own character's story, [Cherry Mo] takes a well-loved idea and renders it bright, shiny, and new with sheer talent alone. This book is a standout and a delicious one to boot. It ain't preachy. It ain't smarmy. It's just plain good." --Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 "A touching and resonant story with universal themes of wanting to belong and finding common ground." -- Booklist "Round-faced, endearing Jun is utterly expressive; her sadness upon returning home each day is especially palpable...A touching immigrant story that hits the heart--and stomach ." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut picture book captures the immigrant experience , highlighting the impact of small gestures of kindness and celebrating the unifying power of food across cultures and languages." -- Horn Book "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut . This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book ."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, An Indie Next List Pick A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "In an exceptional debut , Mo deploys digital illustrations that expertly use selective coloring to depict an experience of finding common ground." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Wholly focused on her own character's story, [Cherry Mo] takes a well-loved idea and renders it bright, shiny, and new with sheer talent alone. This book is a standout and a delicious one to boot. It ain't preachy. It ain't smarmy. It's just plain good." --Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 "A touching and resonant story with universal themes of wanting to belong and finding common ground." -- Booklist "Round-faced, endearing Jun is utterly expressive; her sadness upon returning home each day is especially palpable...A touching immigrant story that hits the heart--and stomach ." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut picture book captures the immigrant experience , highlighting the impact of small gestures of kindness and celebrating the unifying power of food across cultures and languages." -- Horn Book "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut . This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book ."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, **Winner of the Caldecott Honor** An Indie Next List Pick An ALSC Notable Children's Book A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Bookshop Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year An Evanston Public Library Best Book of the Year A CSMCL Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "In an exceptional debut , Mo deploys digital illustrations that expertly use selective coloring to depict an experience of finding common ground." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Wholly focused on her own character's story, [Cherry Mo] takes a well-loved idea and renders it bright, shiny, and new with sheer talent alone. This book is a standout and a delicious one to boot. It ain't preachy. It ain't smarmy. It's just plain good." --Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 "A touching and resonant story with universal themes of wanting to belong and finding common ground." -- Booklist "Round-faced, endearing Jun is utterly expressive; her sadness upon returning home each day is especially palpable...A touching immigrant story that hits the heart--and stomach ." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut picture book captures the immigrant experience , highlighting the impact of small gestures of kindness and celebrating the unifying power of food across cultures and languages." -- Horn Book "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut . This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book ."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, **Winner of the Caldecott Honor** An Indie Next List Pick A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Bookshop Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year An Evanston Public Library Best Book of the Year A CSMCL Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "In an exceptional debut , Mo deploys digital illustrations that expertly use selective coloring to depict an experience of finding common ground." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Wholly focused on her own character's story, [Cherry Mo] takes a well-loved idea and renders it bright, shiny, and new with sheer talent alone. This book is a standout and a delicious one to boot. It ain't preachy. It ain't smarmy. It's just plain good." --Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 "A touching and resonant story with universal themes of wanting to belong and finding common ground." -- Booklist "Round-faced, endearing Jun is utterly expressive; her sadness upon returning home each day is especially palpable...A touching immigrant story that hits the heart--and stomach ." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut picture book captures the immigrant experience , highlighting the impact of small gestures of kindness and celebrating the unifying power of food across cultures and languages." -- Horn Book "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut . This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book ."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, An Indie Next List Pick A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Bookshop Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "In an exceptional debut , Mo deploys digital illustrations that expertly use selective coloring to depict an experience of finding common ground." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Wholly focused on her own character's story, [Cherry Mo] takes a well-loved idea and renders it bright, shiny, and new with sheer talent alone. This book is a standout and a delicious one to boot. It ain't preachy. It ain't smarmy. It's just plain good." --Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 "A touching and resonant story with universal themes of wanting to belong and finding common ground." -- Booklist "Round-faced, endearing Jun is utterly expressive; her sadness upon returning home each day is especially palpable...A touching immigrant story that hits the heart--and stomach ." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut picture book captures the immigrant experience , highlighting the impact of small gestures of kindness and celebrating the unifying power of food across cultures and languages." -- Horn Book "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut . This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book ."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut. This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "Round-faced, endearing Jun is utterly expressive; her sadness upon returning home each day is especially palpable...A touching immigrant story that hits the heart--and stomach." -- Kirkus Reviews "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut. This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, **Winner of the Caldecott Honor** An Indie Next List Pick An ALSC Notable Children's Book A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Bookshop Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year An Evanston Public Library Best Book of the Year A CSMCL Best Book of the Year An NCTE/CLA 2025 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book An ILA Notable Children's Book for a Global Society A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "In an exceptional debut , Mo deploys digital illustrations that expertly use selective coloring to depict an experience of finding common ground." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Wholly focused on her own character's story, [Cherry Mo] takes a well-loved idea and renders it bright, shiny, and new with sheer talent alone. This book is a standout and a delicious one to boot. It ain't preachy. It ain't smarmy. It's just plain good." --Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 "A touching and resonant story with universal themes of wanting to belong and finding common ground." -- Booklist "Round-faced, endearing Jun is utterly expressive; her sadness upon returning home each day is especially palpable...A touching immigrant story that hits the heart--and stomach ." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut picture book captures the immigrant experience , highlighting the impact of small gestures of kindness and celebrating the unifying power of food across cultures and languages." -- Horn Book "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut . This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book ."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, **Winner of the Caldecott Honor** An Indie Next List Pick An ALSC Notable Children's Book A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Bookshop Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year An Evanston Public Library Best Book of the Year A CSMCL Best Book of the Year A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book An ILA Notable Children's Book for a Global Society A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "In an exceptional debut , Mo deploys digital illustrations that expertly use selective coloring to depict an experience of finding common ground." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "This remarkable story about finding comfort in a new home by bringing along familiar traditions is a must-purchase for picture book collections and will resonate with any child who has struggled to fit in." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Wholly focused on her own character's story, [Cherry Mo] takes a well-loved idea and renders it bright, shiny, and new with sheer talent alone. This book is a standout and a delicious one to boot. It ain't preachy. It ain't smarmy. It's just plain good." --Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 "A touching and resonant story with universal themes of wanting to belong and finding common ground." -- Booklist "Round-faced, endearing Jun is utterly expressive; her sadness upon returning home each day is especially palpable...A touching immigrant story that hits the heart--and stomach ." -- Kirkus Reviews "This debut picture book captures the immigrant experience , highlighting the impact of small gestures of kindness and celebrating the unifying power of food across cultures and languages." -- Horn Book "Lushly illustrated but with carefully sparse text, Home in a Lunchbox is a sensitive and warm debut . This book is a reminder for grown-ups of how differences can bring us together, and a story for children about making friends, bad days, and the warmth and comfort food from home can bring. This story reminds us all how anyone can feel lonely, but small gestures can travel for miles. A beautiful book ."--Erin E. Stead, illustrator of the Caldecott Medal-winning book A Sick Day for Amos McGee "This lushly illustrated book takes readers on a journey of memory and hope, highlighting the power of food to build connections across language, space, and time."--Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
E
Synopsis
**WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT HONOR** Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you , I don't know , and toilet . Her new school feels foreign and terrifying. But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals-like bao, dumplings, and bok choy-she realizes home isn't so far away after all. Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mo's breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite., **WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT HONOR** Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you , I don't know , and toilet . Her new school feels foreign and terrifying. But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals--like bao, dumplings, and bok choy--she realizes home isn't so far away after all. Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mo's breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.1.M63645Ho 2024
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