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La plus belle des choses (The Most Beautiful Thing)

Language FrenchFrench
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E-book La plus belle des choses (The Most Beautiful Thing) Kao Kalia Yang
Libristo code: 40762552
Publishers Carolrhoda Books ®, August 2021
A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to loo... Full description
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A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look, now in French.Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early years in the United States. When Kalia becomes unhappy about having to do without and decides she wants braces to improve her smile, it is her grandmother-a woman who has just one tooth in her mouth-who helps her see that true beauty is found with those we love most. Stunning illustrations from Vietnamese illustrator Khoa Le bring this intergenerational tale to life."e;A deep and moving reflection on enduring hardship and generational love. . . . Poignant storytelling with stunning visuals."e;-starred, Kirkus Reviews"e;A sincere narrative that centers on the power of family love."e;-starred, School Library JournalMinnesota Book Award Finalist, ALA Notable Children's Book, New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, NPR Best Book of the YearUne histoire chaleureuse et tendre au sujet d'une petite fille qui trouve de la beaut partout o elle regarde.Tir des expriences de son auteur Kao Kalia Yang, rfugie Hmong dans son enfance, cet mouvant livre illustr dpeint une famille possdant des trsors d'amour et peu d'argent. Entremlant l'histoire de Kalia avec celle de sa grand-mre, qu'elle aime, le livre va des jungles du Laos aux premires annes que la famille a passes aux tats Unis. Lorsque Kalia devient malheureuse cause du manque et dcide qu'elle veut un appareil pour avoir un plus joli sourire, c'est sa grand-mre - qui n'a plus qu'une dent dans la bouche - qui l'aide voir que la vritable beaut se trouve chez ceux que nous aimons le plus. Les splendides illustrations du dessinateur vietnamien Khoa Le donnent vie ce conte intergnrationnel. Une rflexion profonde et touchante sur les preuves qu'il faut endurer et l'amour familial. . . . Une histoire poignante avec des illustrations splendides. starred, Kirkus Reviews Un rcit sincre centr sur la puissance de l'amour familial. starred, School Library JournalFinaliste du Minnesota Book Award, Livre pour enfants remarquable pour ALA, Meilleur livre pour enfants pour la Bibliothque Publique de New York, Meilleur livre de l'anne pour NPR.

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