About the Author
About the Author
Hope Lim is the author of Mommy's Hometown, illustrated by Jaime Kim; I Am a Bird, illustrated by Hyewon Yum; and My Tree, illustrated by Il Sung Na. Born and raised in South Korea, Hope Lim now lives with her family in San Francisco. Qin Leng is a designer and illustrator of books for young people, including Over the Shop and A Day for Sandcastles, both by JonArno Lawson. She has received numerous awards for her animated short films and artwork. Qin Leng lives in Toronto with her family.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
A story about inspiration and influence.
--Publishers Weekly Leng's airy, expressive ink-and-watercolor illustrations alternate between panels and full-bleed spreads, employing a range of perspectives to gently guide readers through this well-paced and simply lovely picture book. . . .A quiet celebration of community and writing.
--Kirkus Reviews Subtly building on the idea that children initially see only their own points of view before developing empathy and understanding of others, the narrator grows in the ability to take a wider view and even make a new friend through sharing the neighbor's perspective. This book would be useful to encourage children to look at their own surroundings in new ways and consider what they may be missing.
--Booklist This sweet story of how motivation finds a young artist may inspire readers to go home, open their own windows wide, and create.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books [A] contemplative book. . . .Compositions in soft watercolors and lively ink lines. . . .
--The Horn Book
--Publishers Weekly Leng's airy, expressive ink-and-watercolor illustrations alternate between panels and full-bleed spreads, employing a range of perspectives to gently guide readers through this well-paced and simply lovely picture book. . . .A quiet celebration of community and writing.
--Kirkus Reviews Subtly building on the idea that children initially see only their own points of view before developing empathy and understanding of others, the narrator grows in the ability to take a wider view and even make a new friend through sharing the neighbor's perspective. This book would be useful to encourage children to look at their own surroundings in new ways and consider what they may be missing.
--Booklist This sweet story of how motivation finds a young artist may inspire readers to go home, open their own windows wide, and create.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books [A] contemplative book. . . .Compositions in soft watercolors and lively ink lines. . . .
--The Horn Book
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Bound to Stay Bound Books
Pub date:
2025-05-13
Length:
38 pages
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