A Caldecott Honor–winning picture book about a boy, his father, and the quiet moments that shape a family's story. Early in the morning, they head to a small pond in Minneapolis to fish before the long workday begins — not for fun, but for food. Between casts and quiet conversations, the boy begins to understand his father's past, his family's journey from Vietnam, and the sacrifices parents make for their children.
Written by acclaimed poet Bao Phi and illustrated by Thi Bui, this moving story explores family, immigration, and growing up between two cultures. Winner of the Caldecott Honor, Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and the Minnesota Book Award.
What You Will Receive
One hardcover copy of A Different Pond by Bao Phi, illustrated by Thi Bui
Full-color illustrations throughout
A Caldecott Honor–winning picture book
Ideal For
Young readers ages 6–8
Classroom discussions about family, immigration, and empathy
