A stunning picture book debut, showcasing the love between
grandparents and grandchildren, the challenges of memory loss, and the
joy that sweet reminders of a faraway home can bring, from
award-winning, bestselling author Thanhhà Lại.
This sweet and emotional picture book will resonate with readers who
love A Big Mooncake for Little Star, Ladder to the Moon, and Thank
You, Omu!
An's grandmother Bà sometimes gets trapped in her cloudy memories. An
and her grandfather, Ông, come up with a plan to bring her back to a
happy moment: they grow gấc fruits so they can make xôi gấc, Bà's
favorite dish from her wedding in Việt Nam many years ago.
An and Ông work together in the garden, nurturing the gấc seeds. They
must be patient and wait for the seeds to grow, flower, and turn into
fruit. When the xôi gấc is finally ready, An is hopeful that her
grandmother will remember her wedding wish with Ông: hundred years of
happiness.
Striking and vivid illustrations bring this tender story of a loving,
intergenerational Vietnamese family to life.