The Most Beautiful Thing
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The Most Beautiful Thing
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Narrated by:
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Kao Kalia Yang
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Kao Kalia Yang
Summary
A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look.
Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving 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.
"A deep and moving reflection on enduring hardship and generational love...." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
"A sincere narrative that centers on the power of family love." (School Library Journal, starred review)
Minnesota Book Award finalist, ALA Notable Children's Book, New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, NPR Best Book of the Year
©2020 Kao Kalia Yang (P)2021 Lerner Digital ™