Belle Yang was born in Taiwan, spent part of her childhood in Japan, and, at age seven, emigrated to the United States with her parents. She is the author-illustrator of several children’s books, including Hannah Is My Name, Always Come Home to Me, and four English-Mandarin dual language board books. Belle Yang lives in California.
Yang's simple sketches are painted over with bright, bold colors
that are sure to keep young eyes exploring every scene, which
bustle with cars, bicyclists, and other people enjoying activities
both familiar and less typical for Western readers. A sweet tale
about friendship that gives a glimpse of life in another part of
the world, this loving tribute to Beijing is a perfect read-aloud
for young travelers.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
With expressive ink lines and pleasing color combinations, Yang’s
gouache paintings linger on the one-story buildings, tiled roofs,
and intimate courtyards that characterize Beijing’s older
neighborhoods. The details of the journey refer to the sounds,
smells, and sights of the city, though the list of famous tourist
spots (“I climb Jingshan,” “I ride along the west side of Beihai
Park”) may make younger listeners wiggly as they wait to find out
what’s happened to Kitty.
—Publishers Weekly
The lines are gentle and brushlike while the fills have only the
barest hint of texture for a flowing sense to the images. A visual
feast that introduces the sights of Beijing with a tender,
thoughtful story in the background.
—School Library Journal
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