{"product_id":"amah-faraway-hardcover","title":"Amah Faraway - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Chiu Greanias\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTracy Subisak\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delightful story of a child's visit to a grandmother and home far away, and of how families connect and love across distance, language, and cultures.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKylie is nervous about visiting her grandmother-her Amah-who lives SO FAR AWAY. \u003cbr\u003eWhen she and Mama finally go to Taipei, Kylie is shy with Amah. Even though they have spent time together in video chats, those aren't the same as real life. And in Taiwan, Kylie is at first uncomfortable with the less-familiar language, customs, culture, and food. However, after she is invited by Amah-Lái kàn kàn! Come see!-to play and splash in the hot springs (which aren't that different from the pools at home), Kylie begins to see this place through her grandmother's eyes and sees a new side of the things that used to scare her. Soon, Kylie is leading her Amah-Come see! Lái kàn kàn!-back through all her favorite parts of this place and having SO MUCH FUN! And when it is time to go home, the video chats will be extra special until they can visit faraway again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBackmatter includes author and illustrator notes and a guide to some of the places and foods explored in Taiwan.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Chiu Greanias\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eMaximillian Villainous\u003c\/i\u003e. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she grew up in New York, Texas, and California, while her Amah lived far away in Taipei. This book was inspired by her childhood memories visiting her Amah-exploring night markets, splashing in hot springs, and connecting with relatives-and by her children experiencing Taiwan with their Amah for the first time. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, three children, and a fluffle of dust bunnies. Find her online at margaretgreanias.com.\u003cbr\u003e@MargaretGreania \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracy Subisak\u003c\/b\u003e can't stop thinking about being back in Taipei, eating yóutiáo and dòujiang (soy milk) with her Amah and Mama. Tracy is the daughter of a Taiwanese mother and Polish American father. She lived in Taipei for a bit as an adult and saw her Amah every week, ate delicious night-market snacks, and enjoyed every detail of beautiful Taiwan. She is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eJenny Mei Is Sad\u003c\/i\u003e, and has illustrated books including the award-winning\u003ci\u003e Shawn Loves Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e by Curtis Manley and \u003ci\u003eWood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane\u003c\/i\u003e by Kirsten Larson. Visit her online at tracysubisak.com.\u003cbr\u003e@tracysubisak\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.7 x 10.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47305617408249,"sku":"9781547607211","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/WllXMzlrZTBKWGxhZFgzU21IeWE1dz09.webp?v=1769318434","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/amah-faraway-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}