In this diverse picture book, a young immigrant from South Korea finds community and friendship in an apartment house filled with other newly arrived kids. When Jae looks out the window of his new home, he wishes he could still see his old village, his old house, and his old friends. But his new apartment feels empty and nothing outside is familiar. Jae just arrived from South Korea and doesn't even speak the new language. Yet, making friends is the same wherever you go and he soon meets a girl with a colorful bird perched on her shoulder. Rosa knows just how Jae feels and the two become fast friends. Not only does Rosa show Jae his new neighborhood but she shows him how his imagination can bring back memories of his old home. Then Rosa leaves unexpectedly one night but leaves her parrot for Jae. He thinks about the song that Rosa would sing: “When I fly away, my heart stays here.” And when Jae meets two other newly arrived kids, he teaches them Rosa's song and becomes their guide to this new world. From the creators of the highly acclaimed The Paper Kingdom, comes a new book about the importance of community and demonstrates how a simple act of kindness can be passed along to others.
Helena Ku Rhee Libros
Helena Ku Rhee es una autora de libros infantiles cuya obra se inspira en sus extensos viajes y experiencias de infancia. Su escritura se caracteriza por un estilo encantador y poderoso que resuena tanto en los jóvenes lectores como en sus padres. A través de sus historias, explora temas profundos con un agudo sentido del detalle y la imaginación. Sus libros son celebrados por su voz única y sus cautivadoras narrativas.
