Share the Sky

Author: Ting-xing Ye
Illustrated by: Suzane Langlois
Picture Book: 32 page(s)
Age Range: 4 to 5

Book Description:

Little Fei-fei loves kites. She lives in China with her grandfather, who makes the most beautiful kites. Then a letter arrives from North America - the time has come for her to join her parents there. She is full of questions and doubts about her new life in a country far away. Will she and Grandpa even share the same sky? On her first day at her new school, she is excited to find a rainbow-kite hanging in her classroom. And best of all, the teacher asks her to help the other students make kites.

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Quill & Quire, starred review
It is rare to see a picture book that expresses the heart-tugging journey of a young immigrant so clearly ... The design of the book is striking ... This excellent book is an example of a strong partnership between author and illustrator.

Globe and Mail
"... A delicate, yet colorful turn of phrase is a perfect match for watercolor illustrations that share the same virtues."

Kitchener Record
"... rich and touching in its detail ...This beautiful book should be an essential supply in every public and school library."

MultiCultural Review
"... a wonderful children-???+-?-+s book that celebrates all that is good about people."

Canadian Book Review Annual
"... story is warm, sensitive, and full of details that bring to life Fei-fei-???+-?-+s experiences ... Highly recommended."