Starred ReviewStarred Review My Beijing
Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
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.
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Awards
- Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee
- 2020 Sakura Medal Nominee
- Utah Beehive Award Nominee
- Notable AwardNotable Award ALA Notable Children's Books
- Cream of the Crop for Children’s and Young Adult Literature
- Booklist Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth
- Notable AwardNotable Award Batchelder Honor Book
- Notable AwardNotable Award Eisner Nominee
- Notable AwardNotable Award New York Times Notable Children's Books
- Freeman Book Award Title of Note
- New York Public Library Best Books for Kids
Reviews
The New York Times Book Review
“The stories move gracefully between reality and fantasy, a bit like Miyazaki movies, but sweeter.”—The New York Times Book Review
Shelf Awareness
“Nie Jun’s illustrations are lush, the figures expressive and Beijing itself captivating in its detail.”—Shelf Awareness
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Each frame of sequential art is a small gem of delicate line and watercolor painting . . .”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
The Horn Book Magazine
“©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
School Library Journal
“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
Kirkus Reviews
“Whimsical and sweet, this will remind readers of animated movies such as My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service.”—Kirkus Reviews
Starred ReviewStarred Review Booklist
“Jun’s exquisite graphics . . . offer nonstop merriment and whimsical delight.”—starred, Booklist