![]() Children could see the hardships their parents had gone through to survive, to have success in life. Looking at an expansive modern city and a rising sun from her imagined perch on back of a giant crane in the final illustration the author explains, "Looking back on my childhood in China, I realize it was a special time. "Happy New Year! The Story of Nian the Monster" weaves a bit of traditional Chinese folklore much as ""My New Year Feast" shows preparations for an important cultural holiday. ![]() In the ensuing stories, China's transformation to a more modern, outward- looking country are glimpsed in episodes from school ("The Four Pests", "March 5 is Lei Feng Day) and home (Don't waste your food, Children are starving in China" and "My New Year Feast") and in the final title story "Little White Duck" which tells of a jarring journey with her father to his rural home. ![]() "A Sad, Sad Day" captures a child's-eye-view of mourning the death of Chairman Mao ye ye(grandfather), as well as providing a storytelling device for summarizing her parent's lives to that point. ![]() ![]() This highly commendable memoir shares 8 stories from the author's childhood in People's Republic of China between 19 in a beautifully drawn graphic novel illustrated by her husband Andres Vera Martinez. ![]()
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