Title: My Mei Mei
Author: Ed Young
Illustrator: Ed Young
Publisher: NewYork: Philomel Books
Year of Publication: 2006
Genre: Fiction
Horn Book Rating:1
Summary: It is a lovely story of a growing bond between Antonia and her mei mei. Antonia's desire to have a mei mei of her own was fulfilled by her parents who brought her home from China. But her arrival didn't make Antonia happy as she had never imagined her mei mei crying all the time instead of playing with her.
Antonia's initial disappointment with mei mei gradually transforms into a special bond as mei mei grows up. Antonia, finally, discovers her own Mei Mei.
Summary of Professional Reviews: Horn Book Guide categorized the book for grades K-3. According to Horn Book Guide, details about Chinese adoption in the book provide specificity, but blend naturally into the book's more universal sibling story.Close-up portrait in the illustrations appear realistic and befit the personal account.
CLCD:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Lower Grade
Book Level 2.5
Awards:
Review by [Shadab Ashraf]: A delightful story by Ed Young is sure to connect chords with the young readers; children who have young siblings will easily relate to Antonia's disappointments when her little sister fails to provide her the company she expected. The illustrations are rich and successfully depict Chinese culture and tradition. The printed background give the effect of traditional Chinese fabric. The author uses sentences we speak in our daily lives. The meaning of Chinese words such as mei mei, jieh jieh, etc. can be understood from the context.
This book would be useful when teaching…
Students will be able to learn Chinese words and their meaning in English. The book offers an interesting way to learn about Chinese family system, value system, etc. and can support lessons in History.
Author: Ed Young
Illustrator: Ed Young
Publisher: NewYork: Philomel Books
Year of Publication: 2006
Genre: Fiction
Horn Book Rating:1
Summary: It is a lovely story of a growing bond between Antonia and her mei mei. Antonia's desire to have a mei mei of her own was fulfilled by her parents who brought her home from China. But her arrival didn't make Antonia happy as she had never imagined her mei mei crying all the time instead of playing with her.
Antonia's initial disappointment with mei mei gradually transforms into a special bond as mei mei grows up. Antonia, finally, discovers her own Mei Mei.
Summary of Professional Reviews: Horn Book Guide categorized the book for grades K-3. According to Horn Book Guide, details about Chinese adoption in the book provide specificity, but blend naturally into the book's more universal sibling story.Close-up portrait in the illustrations appear realistic and befit the personal account.
CLCD:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Lower Grade
Book Level 2.5
Awards:
- Best Children's Book of the Year, 2007 Bank Street College of Education
- Kirkus Book Review Stars, Feb 1, 2006
Review by [Shadab Ashraf]: A delightful story by Ed Young is sure to connect chords with the young readers; children who have young siblings will easily relate to Antonia's disappointments when her little sister fails to provide her the company she expected. The illustrations are rich and successfully depict Chinese culture and tradition. The printed background give the effect of traditional Chinese fabric. The author uses sentences we speak in our daily lives. The meaning of Chinese words such as mei mei, jieh jieh, etc. can be understood from the context.
This book would be useful when teaching…
Students will be able to learn Chinese words and their meaning in English. The book offers an interesting way to learn about Chinese family system, value system, etc. and can support lessons in History.